How many syllables in “avert”?
syllables in "avert"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · vert
Letters
5
a · v · e · r · t
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “avert”
The word “avert” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · vert. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "avert" have?
"avert" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "avert" into syllables?
"avert" is divided into syllables as: a · vert.
What is the Scrabble score for "avert"?
The Scrabble score for "avert" is 8 points.
Using “avert” in writing
Two-syllable words like "avert" (a · vert) 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, “avert” is worth 8 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 “avert”
The letters in “avert” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trave.