How many syllables in “pages”?
syllables in "pages"
Word details
Syllables
2
pa · ges
Letters
5
p · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “pages”
The word “pages” contains 2 syllables, divided as pa · ges. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pages" have?
"pages" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pages" into syllables?
"pages" is divided into syllables as: pa · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "pages"?
The Scrabble score for "pages" is 8 points.
Using “pages” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pages" (pa · ges) 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, “pages” 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 “pages”
The letters in “pages” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: gapes, peags.