How many syllables in “pales”?
syllables in "pales"
Word details
Syllables
2
pa · les
Letters
5
p · a · l · e · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “pales”
The word “pales” contains 2 syllables, divided as pa · les. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pales" have?
"pales" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pales" into syllables?
"pales" is divided into syllables as: pa · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "pales"?
The Scrabble score for "pales" is 7 points.
Using “pales” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pales" (pa · les) 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, “pales” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “pales”
The letters in “pales” can be rearranged to spell 7 other words: lapse, leaps, peals, pleas, salep, sepal, and 1 more.