How many syllables in “ilexes”?
syllables in "ilexes"
Word details
Syllables
2
ile · xes
Letters
6
i · l · e · x · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “ilexes”
The word “ilexes” contains 2 syllables, divided as ile · xes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ilexes" have?
"ilexes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ilexes" into syllables?
"ilexes" is divided into syllables as: ile · xes.
What is the Scrabble score for "ilexes"?
The Scrabble score for "ilexes" is 13 points.
Using “ilexes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ilexes" (ile · xes) 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, “ilexes” is worth 13 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 “ilexes”
The letters in “ilexes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: exiles.