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