How many syllables in “convalesce”?
syllables in "convalesce"
Word details
Syllables
3
conv · ales · ce
Letters
10
c · o · n · v · a · l · e · s · c · e
Scrabble
17
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About the word “convalesce”
The word “convalesce” contains 3 syllables, divided as conv · ales · ce. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "convalesce" have?
"convalesce" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "convalesce" into syllables?
"convalesce" is divided into syllables as: conv · ales · ce.
What is the Scrabble score for "convalesce"?
The Scrabble score for "convalesce" is 17 points.
Using “convalesce” in writing
Three-syllable words like "convalesce" (conv · ales · ce) 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, “convalesce” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “convalesce”
The letters in “convalesce” can be rearranged to spell one other word: covalences.