How many syllables in “conserve”?
syllables in "conserve"
Word details
Syllables
2
cons · erve
Letters
8
c · o · n · s · e · r · v · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “conserve”
The word “conserve” contains 2 syllables, divided as cons · erve. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "conserve" have?
"conserve" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "conserve" into syllables?
"conserve" is divided into syllables as: cons · erve.
What is the Scrabble score for "conserve"?
The Scrabble score for "conserve" is 13 points.
Using “conserve” in writing
Two-syllable words like "conserve" (cons · erve) 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, “conserve” is worth 13 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 “conserve”
The letters in “conserve” can be rearranged to spell one other word: converse.