How many syllables in “modistes”?
syllables in "modistes"
Word details
Syllables
3
mo · di · stes
Letters
8
m · o · d · i · s · t · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “modistes”
The word “modistes” contains 3 syllables, divided as mo · di · stes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "modistes" have?
"modistes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "modistes" into syllables?
"modistes" is divided into syllables as: mo · di · stes.
What is the Scrabble score for "modistes"?
The Scrabble score for "modistes" is 11 points.
Using “modistes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "modistes" (mo · di · stes) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “modistes” is worth 11 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 “modistes”
The letters in “modistes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: distomes.