How many syllables in “delve”?
syllable in "delve"
Word details
Syllables
1
delve
Letters
5
d · e · l · v · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “delve”
The word “delve” contains 1 syllable, divided as delve. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "delve" have?
"delve" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "delve" into syllables?
"delve" is divided into syllables as: delve.
What is the Scrabble score for "delve"?
The Scrabble score for "delve" is 9 points.
Using “delve” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "delve" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “delve” 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 “delve”
The letters in “delve” can be rearranged to spell one other word: devel.