How many syllables in “arrives”?
syllables in "arrives"
Word details
Syllables
3
ar · ri · ves
Letters
7
a · r · r · i · v · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “arrives”
The word “arrives” contains 3 syllables, divided as ar · ri · ves. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "arrives" have?
"arrives" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "arrives" into syllables?
"arrives" is divided into syllables as: ar · ri · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "arrives"?
The Scrabble score for "arrives" is 10 points.
Using “arrives” in writing
Three-syllable words like "arrives" (ar · ri · ves) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “arrives” 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.
Anagrams of “arrives”
The letters in “arrives” can be rearranged to spell one other word: variers.