How many syllables in “adverse”?
syllables in "adverse"
Word details
Syllables
2
adve · rse
Letters
7
a · d · v · e · r · s · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “adverse”
The word “adverse” contains 2 syllables, divided as adve · rse. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adverse" have?
"adverse" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "adverse" into syllables?
"adverse" is divided into syllables as: adve · rse.
What is the Scrabble score for "adverse"?
The Scrabble score for "adverse" is 11 points.
Using “adverse” in writing
Two-syllable words like "adverse" (adve · rse) 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, “adverse” 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 “adverse”
The letters in “adverse” can be rearranged to spell one other word: evaders.