How many syllables in “shapes”?
syllables in "shapes"
Word details
Syllables
2
sha · pes
Letters
6
s · h · a · p · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “shapes”
The word “shapes” contains 2 syllables, divided as sha · pes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shapes" have?
"shapes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shapes" into syllables?
"shapes" is divided into syllables as: sha · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "shapes"?
The Scrabble score for "shapes" is 11 points.
Using “shapes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shapes" (sha · pes) 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, “shapes” is worth 11 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 “shapes”
The letters in “shapes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: pashes, phases.