How many syllables in “daven”?
syllables in "daven"
Word details
Syllables
2
da · ven
Letters
5
d · a · v · e · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “daven”
The word “daven” contains 2 syllables, divided as da · ven. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "daven" have?
"daven" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "daven" into syllables?
"daven" is divided into syllables as: da · ven.
What is the Scrabble score for "daven"?
The Scrabble score for "daven" is 9 points.
Using “daven” in writing
Two-syllable words like "daven" (da · ven) 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, “daven” is worth 9 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 “daven”
The letters in “daven” can be rearranged to spell one other word: vaned.