How many syllables in “pates”?
syllables in "pates"
Word details
Syllables
2
pa · tes
Letters
5
p · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “pates”
The word “pates” contains 2 syllables, divided as pa · tes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pates" have?
"pates" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pates" into syllables?
"pates" is divided into syllables as: pa · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "pates"?
The Scrabble score for "pates" is 7 points.
Using “pates” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pates" (pa · tes) 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, “pates” 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 “pates”
The letters in “pates” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: paste, peats, septa, spate, tapes, tepas.