How many syllables in “poles”?
syllables in "poles"
Word details
Syllables
2
po · les
Letters
5
p · o · l · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “poles”
The word “poles” contains 2 syllables, divided as po · les. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "poles" have?
"poles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "poles" into syllables?
"poles" is divided into syllables as: po · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "poles"?
The Scrabble score for "poles" is 7 points.
Using “poles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "poles" (po · 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, “poles” 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 “poles”
The letters in “poles” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lopes, slope.