How many syllables in “shale”?
syllables in "shale"
Word details
Syllables
2
sha · le
Letters
5
s · h · a · l · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “shale”
The word “shale” contains 2 syllables, divided as sha · le. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shale" have?
"shale" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shale" into syllables?
"shale" is divided into syllables as: sha · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "shale"?
The Scrabble score for "shale" is 8 points.
Using “shale” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shale" (sha · le) 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, “shale” 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 “shale”
The letters in “shale” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: hales, heals, leash, selah, sheal.