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How many syllables in “irides”?

3

syllables in "irides"

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Word details

Syllables

3

i · ri · des

Letters

6

i · r · i · d · e · s

Scrabble

7

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
r1
i1
d2
e1
s1

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About the word “irides

The word irides contains 3 syllables, divided as i · ri · des. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "irides" have?

"irides" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "irides" into syllables?

"irides" is divided into syllables as: i · ri · des.

What is the Scrabble score for "irides"?

The Scrabble score for "irides" is 7 points.

Using “irides” in writing

Three-syllable words like "irides" (i · ri · des) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, irides is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.

Anagrams of “irides

The letters in irides can be rearranged to spell one other word: irised.

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