How many syllables in “shores”?
syllables in "shores"
Word details
Syllables
2
sho · res
Letters
6
s · h · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “shores”
The word “shores” contains 2 syllables, divided as sho · res. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shores" have?
"shores" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shores" into syllables?
"shores" is divided into syllables as: sho · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "shores"?
The Scrabble score for "shores" is 9 points.
Using “shores” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shores" (sho · 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, “shores” 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 “shores”
The letters in “shores” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: horses, shoers.