How many syllables in “wades”?
syllables in "wades"
Word details
Syllables
2
wa · des
Letters
5
w · a · d · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “wades”
The word “wades” contains 2 syllables, divided as wa · des. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wades" have?
"wades" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wades" into syllables?
"wades" is divided into syllables as: wa · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "wades"?
The Scrabble score for "wades" is 9 points.
Using “wades” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wades" (wa · des) 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, “wades” 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 “wades”
The letters in “wades” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sawed.