How many syllables in “avarice”?
syllables in "avarice"
Word details
Syllables
3
ava · ric · e
Letters
7
a · v · a · r · i · c · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “avarice”
The word “avarice” contains 3 syllables, divided as ava · ric · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "avarice" have?
"avarice" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "avarice" into syllables?
"avarice" is divided into syllables as: ava · ric · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "avarice"?
The Scrabble score for "avarice" is 12 points.
Using “avarice” in writing
Three-syllable words like "avarice" (ava · ric · e) 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, “avarice” is worth 12 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 “avarice”
The letters in “avarice” can be rearranged to spell one other word: caviare.