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How many syllables in “hayride”?

2

syllables in "hayride"

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Word details

Syllables

2

hayr · ide

Letters

7

h · a · y · r · i · d · e

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
a1
y4
r1
i1
d2
e1

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About the word “hayride

The word hayride contains 2 syllables, divided as hayr · ide. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hayride" have?

"hayride" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "hayride" into syllables?

"hayride" is divided into syllables as: hayr · ide.

What is the Scrabble score for "hayride"?

The Scrabble score for "hayride" is 14 points.

Using “hayride” in writing

Two-syllable words like "hayride" (hayr · 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, hayride is worth 14 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 “hayride

The letters in hayride can be rearranged to spell one other word: hydriae.

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