How many syllables in “radishes”?
syllables in "radishes"
Word details
Syllables
2
radi · shes
Letters
8
r · a · d · i · s · h · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “radishes”
The word “radishes” contains 2 syllables, divided as radi · shes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "radishes" have?
"radishes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "radishes" into syllables?
"radishes" is divided into syllables as: radi · shes.
What is the Scrabble score for "radishes"?
The Scrabble score for "radishes" is 12 points.
Using “radishes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "radishes" (radi · shes) 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, “radishes” is worth 12 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 “radishes”
The letters in “radishes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: airsheds.