How many syllables in “alcove”?
syllables in "alcove"
Word details
Syllables
2
alc · ove
Letters
6
a · l · c · o · v · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “alcove”
The word “alcove” contains 2 syllables, divided as alc · ove. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alcove" have?
"alcove" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "alcove" into syllables?
"alcove" is divided into syllables as: alc · ove.
What is the Scrabble score for "alcove"?
The Scrabble score for "alcove" is 11 points.
Using “alcove” in writing
Two-syllable words like "alcove" (alc · ove) 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, “alcove” 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 “alcove”
The letters in “alcove” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coeval.