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