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How many syllables in “hides”?

2

syllables in "hides"

hides
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Word details

Syllables

2

hi · des

Letters

5

h · i · d · e · s

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
i1
d2
e1
s1

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About the word “hides

The word hides contains 2 syllables, divided as hi · des. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hides" have?

"hides" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "hides" into syllables?

"hides" is divided into syllables as: hi · des.

What is the Scrabble score for "hides"?

The Scrabble score for "hides" is 9 points.

Using “hides” in writing

Two-syllable words like "hides" (hi · 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, hides 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 “hides

The letters in hides can be rearranged to spell one other word: shied.

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