How many syllables in “irides”?
syllables in "irides"
Word details
Syllables
3
i · ri · des
Letters
6
i · r · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
7
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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.