How many syllables in “spares”?
syllables in "spares"
Word details
Syllables
2
spa · res
Letters
6
s · p · a · r · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “spares”
The word “spares” contains 2 syllables, divided as spa · res. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spares" have?
"spares" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "spares" into syllables?
"spares" is divided into syllables as: spa · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "spares"?
The Scrabble score for "spares" is 8 points.
Using “spares” in writing
Two-syllable words like "spares" (spa · 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, “spares” 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 “spares”
The letters in “spares” can be rearranged to spell 7 other words: aspers, parses, passer, prases, repass, sparse, and 1 more.