How many syllables in “tapes”?
syllables in "tapes"
Word details
Syllables
2
ta · pes
Letters
5
t · a · p · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “tapes”
The word “tapes” contains 2 syllables, divided as ta · pes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tapes" have?
"tapes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tapes" into syllables?
"tapes" is divided into syllables as: ta · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "tapes"?
The Scrabble score for "tapes" is 7 points.
Using “tapes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tapes" (ta · pes) 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, “tapes” is worth 7 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 “tapes”
The letters in “tapes” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: paste, pates, peats, septa, spate, tepas.