How many syllables in “lades”?
syllables in "lades"
Word details
Syllables
2
la · des
Letters
5
l · a · d · e · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “lades”
The word “lades” contains 2 syllables, divided as la · des. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lades" have?
"lades" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lades" into syllables?
"lades" is divided into syllables as: la · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "lades"?
The Scrabble score for "lades" is 6 points.
Using “lades” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lades" (la · 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, “lades” is worth 6 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 “lades”
The letters in “lades” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: dales, deals, lased, leads.