How many syllables in “deliver”?
syllables in "deliver"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · li · ver
Letters
7
d · e · l · i · v · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “deliver”
The word “deliver” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · li · ver. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deliver" have?
"deliver" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "deliver" into syllables?
"deliver" is divided into syllables as: de · li · ver.
What is the Scrabble score for "deliver"?
The Scrabble score for "deliver" is 11 points.
Using “deliver” in writing
Three-syllable words like "deliver" (de · li · ver) 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, “deliver” is worth 11 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 “deliver”
The letters in “deliver” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: relived, reviled.