How many syllables in “pyres”?
syllables in "pyres"
Word details
Syllables
2
py · res
Letters
5
p · y · r · e · s
Scrabble
10
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About the word “pyres”
The word “pyres” contains 2 syllables, divided as py · res. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pyres" have?
"pyres" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pyres" into syllables?
"pyres" is divided into syllables as: py · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "pyres"?
The Scrabble score for "pyres" is 10 points.
Using “pyres” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pyres" (py · 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, “pyres” is worth 10 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 “pyres”
The letters in “pyres” can be rearranged to spell one other word: preys.