How many syllables in “maybe”?
syllables in "maybe"
Word details
Syllables
2
maybe
Letters
5
m · a · y · b · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “maybe”
The word “maybe” contains 2 syllables, divided as maybe. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maybe" have?
"maybe" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "maybe" into syllables?
"maybe" is divided into syllables as: maybe.
What is the Scrabble score for "maybe"?
The Scrabble score for "maybe" is 12 points.
Using “maybe” in writing
Two-syllable words like "maybe" (maybe) 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, “maybe” is worth 12 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 “maybe”
The letters in “maybe” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: beamy, embay.