How many syllables in “avenge”?
syllables in "avenge"
Word details
Syllables
2
ave · nge
Letters
6
a · v · e · n · g · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “avenge”
The word “avenge” contains 2 syllables, divided as ave · nge. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "avenge" have?
"avenge" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "avenge" into syllables?
"avenge" is divided into syllables as: ave · nge.
What is the Scrabble score for "avenge"?
The Scrabble score for "avenge" is 10 points.
Using “avenge” in writing
Two-syllable words like "avenge" (ave · nge) 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, “avenge” 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 “avenge”
The letters in “avenge” can be rearranged to spell one other word: geneva.