How many syllables in “halide”?
syllables in "halide"
Word details
Syllables
2
hal · ide
Letters
6
h · a · l · i · d · e
Scrabble
10
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About the word “halide”
The word “halide” contains 2 syllables, divided as hal · ide. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "halide" have?
"halide" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "halide" into syllables?
"halide" is divided into syllables as: hal · ide.
What is the Scrabble score for "halide"?
The Scrabble score for "halide" is 10 points.
Using “halide” in writing
Two-syllable words like "halide" (hal · ide) 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, “halide” is worth 10 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 “halide”
The letters in “halide” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hailed.