How many syllables in “hales”?
syllables in "hales"
Word details
Syllables
2
ha · les
Letters
5
h · a · l · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “hales”
The word “hales” contains 2 syllables, divided as ha · les. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hales" have?
"hales" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hales" into syllables?
"hales" is divided into syllables as: ha · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "hales"?
The Scrabble score for "hales" is 8 points.
Using “hales” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hales" (ha · 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, “hales” is worth 8 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 “hales”
The letters in “hales” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: heals, leash, selah, shale, sheal.