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How many syllables in “announce”?

2

syllables in "announce"

announce
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Word details

Syllables

2

anno · unce

Letters

8

a · n · n · o · u · n · c · e

Scrabble

10

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
n1
o1
u1
n1
c3
e1

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About the word “announce

The word announce contains 2 syllables, divided as anno · unce. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "announce" have?

"announce" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "announce" into syllables?

"announce" is divided into syllables as: anno · unce.

What is the Scrabble score for "announce"?

The Scrabble score for "announce" is 10 points.

Using “announce” in writing

Two-syllable words like "announce" (anno · unce) 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, announce is worth 10 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.

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