How many syllables in “mailes”?
syllables in "mailes"
Word details
Syllables
2
mai · les
Letters
6
m · a · i · l · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “mailes”
The word “mailes” contains 2 syllables, divided as mai · les. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mailes" have?
"mailes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mailes" into syllables?
"mailes" is divided into syllables as: mai · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "mailes"?
The Scrabble score for "mailes" is 8 points.
Using “mailes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mailes" (mai · les) 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, “mailes” is worth 8 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 “mailes”
The letters in “mailes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: mesial, samiel.