How many syllables in “stores”?
syllables in "stores"
Word details
Syllables
2
sto · res
Letters
6
s · t · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “stores”
The word “stores” contains 2 syllables, divided as sto · res. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stores" have?
"stores" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "stores" into syllables?
"stores" is divided into syllables as: sto · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "stores"?
The Scrabble score for "stores" is 6 points.
Using “stores” in writing
Two-syllable words like "stores" (sto · 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, “stores” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “stores”
The letters in “stores” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: rosets, sorest, torses, tosser, tsores.