How many syllables in “votes”?
syllables in "votes"
Word details
Syllables
2
vo · tes
Letters
5
v · o · t · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “votes”
The word “votes” contains 2 syllables, divided as vo · tes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "votes" have?
"votes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "votes" into syllables?
"votes" is divided into syllables as: vo · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "votes"?
The Scrabble score for "votes" is 8 points.
Using “votes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "votes" (vo · 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, “votes” 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 “votes”
The letters in “votes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stove.