How many syllables in “maybes”?
syllables in "maybes"
Word details
Syllables
2
may · bes
Letters
6
m · a · y · b · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “maybes”
The word “maybes” contains 2 syllables, divided as may · bes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maybes" have?
"maybes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "maybes" into syllables?
"maybes" is divided into syllables as: may · bes.
What is the Scrabble score for "maybes"?
The Scrabble score for "maybes" is 13 points.
Using “maybes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "maybes" (may · 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, “maybes” is worth 13 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 “maybes”
The letters in “maybes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: embays.