How many syllables in “hades”?
syllables in "hades"
Word details
Syllables
2
ha · des
Letters
5
h · a · d · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “hades”
The word “hades” contains 2 syllables, divided as ha · des. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hades" have?
"hades" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hades" into syllables?
"hades" is divided into syllables as: ha · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "hades"?
The Scrabble score for "hades" is 9 points.
Using “hades” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hades" (ha · des) 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, “hades” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “hades”
The letters in “hades” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: ashed, deash, heads, sadhe, shade.