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How many syllables in “styles”?

2

syllables in "styles"

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Word details

Syllables

2

sty · les

Letters

6

s · t · y · l · e · s

Scrabble

9

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

s1
t1
y4
l1
e1
s1

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About the word “styles

The word styles contains 2 syllables, divided as sty · les. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "styles" have?

"styles" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "styles" into syllables?

"styles" is divided into syllables as: sty · les.

What is the Scrabble score for "styles"?

The Scrabble score for "styles" is 9 points.

Using “styles” in writing

Two-syllable words like "styles" (sty · les) 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, styles is worth 9 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 “styles

The letters in styles can be rearranged to spell one other word: slyest.

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