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