How many syllables in “davies”?
syllables in "davies"
Word details
Syllables
2
da · vies
Letters
6
d · a · v · i · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “davies”
The word “davies” contains 2 syllables, divided as da · vies. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "davies" have?
"davies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "davies" into syllables?
"davies" is divided into syllables as: da · vies.
What is the Scrabble score for "davies"?
The Scrabble score for "davies" is 10 points.
Using “davies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "davies" (da · vies) 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, “davies” is worth 10 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 “davies”
The letters in “davies” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: advise, visaed.