How many syllables in “padres”?
syllables in "padres"
Word details
Syllables
2
pa · dres
Letters
6
p · a · d · r · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “padres”
The word “padres” contains 2 syllables, divided as pa · dres. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "padres" have?
"padres" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "padres" into syllables?
"padres" is divided into syllables as: pa · dres.
What is the Scrabble score for "padres"?
The Scrabble score for "padres" is 9 points.
Using “padres” in writing
Two-syllable words like "padres" (pa · dres) 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, “padres” 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 “padres”
The letters in “padres” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: drapes, parsed, rasped, spader, spared, spread.