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