How many syllables in “shady”?
syllables in "shady"
Word details
Syllables
2
sha · dy
Letters
5
s · h · a · d · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “shady”
The word “shady” contains 2 syllables, divided as sha · dy. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shady" have?
"shady" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shady" into syllables?
"shady" is divided into syllables as: sha · dy.
What is the Scrabble score for "shady"?
The Scrabble score for "shady" is 12 points.
Using “shady” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shady" (sha · dy) 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, “shady” 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 “shady”
The letters in “shady” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dashy.