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