How many syllables in “yesses”?
1
syllable in "yesses"
yesses
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Word details
Syllables
1
yesses
Letters
6
y · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
y4
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1
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About the word “yesses”
The word “yesses” contains 1 syllable, divided as yesses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yesses" have?
"yesses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "yesses" into syllables?
"yesses" is divided into syllables as: yesses.
What is the Scrabble score for "yesses"?
The Scrabble score for "yesses" is 9 points.
Using “yesses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "yesses" 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, “yesses” 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.