How many syllables in “spires”?
syllables in "spires"
Word details
Syllables
2
spi · res
Letters
6
s · p · i · r · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “spires”
The word “spires” contains 2 syllables, divided as spi · res. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spires" have?
"spires" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "spires" into syllables?
"spires" is divided into syllables as: spi · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "spires"?
The Scrabble score for "spires" is 8 points.
Using “spires” in writing
Two-syllable words like "spires" (spi · 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, “spires” 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 “spires”
The letters in “spires” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: pisser, prises, speirs, spiers.