How many syllables in “spahees”?
syllables in "spahees"
Word details
Syllables
2
spa · hees
Letters
7
s · p · a · h · e · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “spahees”
The word “spahees” contains 2 syllables, divided as spa · hees. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spahees" have?
"spahees" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "spahees" into syllables?
"spahees" is divided into syllables as: spa · hees.
What is the Scrabble score for "spahees"?
The Scrabble score for "spahees" is 12 points.
Using “spahees” in writing
Two-syllable words like "spahees" (spa · hees) 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, “spahees” 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 “spahees”
The letters in “spahees” can be rearranged to spell one other word: apheses.