How many syllables in “pokes”?
syllables in "pokes"
Word details
Syllables
2
po · kes
Letters
5
p · o · k · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “pokes”
The word “pokes” contains 2 syllables, divided as po · kes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pokes" have?
"pokes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pokes" into syllables?
"pokes" is divided into syllables as: po · kes.
What is the Scrabble score for "pokes"?
The Scrabble score for "pokes" is 11 points.
Using “pokes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pokes" (po · kes) 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, “pokes” 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 “pokes”
The letters in “pokes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: spoke.