How many syllables in “yeses”?
1
syllable in "yeses"
yeses
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Word details
Syllables
1
yeses
Letters
5
y · e · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
y4
e1
s1
e1
s1
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About the word “yeses”
The word “yeses” contains 1 syllable, divided as yeses. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yeses" have?
"yeses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "yeses" into syllables?
"yeses" is divided into syllables as: yeses.
What is the Scrabble score for "yeses"?
The Scrabble score for "yeses" is 8 points.
Using “yeses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "yeses" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “yeses” 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.