How many syllables in “shales”?
syllables in "shales"
Word details
Syllables
2
sha · les
Letters
6
s · h · a · l · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “shales”
The word “shales” contains 2 syllables, divided as sha · les. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shales" have?
"shales" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shales" into syllables?
"shales" is divided into syllables as: sha · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "shales"?
The Scrabble score for "shales" is 9 points.
Using “shales” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shales" (sha · les) 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, “shales” is worth 9 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 “shales”
The letters in “shales” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: hassel, hassle, lashes, selahs, sheals.