How many syllables in “guiles”?
syllables in "guiles"
Word details
Syllables
2
gui · les
Letters
6
g · u · i · l · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “guiles”
The word “guiles” contains 2 syllables, divided as gui · les. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "guiles" have?
"guiles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "guiles" into syllables?
"guiles" is divided into syllables as: gui · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "guiles"?
The Scrabble score for "guiles" is 7 points.
Using “guiles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "guiles" (gui · les) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “guiles” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “guiles”
The letters in “guiles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: uglies.