How many syllables in “mabes”?
syllables in "mabes"
Word details
Syllables
2
ma · bes
Letters
5
m · a · b · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “mabes”
The word “mabes” contains 2 syllables, divided as ma · bes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mabes" have?
"mabes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mabes" into syllables?
"mabes" is divided into syllables as: ma · bes.
What is the Scrabble score for "mabes"?
The Scrabble score for "mabes" is 9 points.
Using “mabes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mabes" (ma · bes) 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, “mabes” 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 “mabes”
The letters in “mabes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: beams, bemas.