How many syllables in “wives”?
syllables in "wives"
Word details
Syllables
2
wi · ves
Letters
5
w · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “wives”
The word “wives” contains 2 syllables, divided as wi · ves. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wives" have?
"wives" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wives" into syllables?
"wives" is divided into syllables as: wi · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "wives"?
The Scrabble score for "wives" is 11 points.
Using “wives” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wives" (wi · ves) 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, “wives” is worth 11 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 “wives”
The letters in “wives” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: swive, views.