How many syllables in “scares”?
syllables in "scares"
Word details
Syllables
2
sca · res
Letters
6
s · c · a · r · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “scares”
The word “scares” contains 2 syllables, divided as sca · res. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scares" have?
"scares" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "scares" into syllables?
"scares" is divided into syllables as: sca · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "scares"?
The Scrabble score for "scares" is 8 points.
Using “scares” in writing
Two-syllable words like "scares" (sca · 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, “scares” is worth 8 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 “scares”
The letters in “scares” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: caress, carses, crases, escars, seracs.