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How many syllables in “chevres”?

2

syllables in "chevres"

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Word details

Syllables

2

chev · res

Letters

7

c · h · e · v · r · e · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
h4
e1
v4
r1
e1
s1

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About the word “chevres

The word chevres contains 2 syllables, divided as chev · res. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "chevres" have?

"chevres" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "chevres" into syllables?

"chevres" is divided into syllables as: chev · res.

What is the Scrabble score for "chevres"?

The Scrabble score for "chevres" is 15 points.

Using “chevres” in writing

Two-syllable words like "chevres" (chev · res) 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, chevres is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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