How many syllables in “dervish”?
syllables in "dervish"
Word details
Syllables
2
der · vish
Letters
7
d · e · r · v · i · s · h
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “dervish”
The word “dervish” contains 2 syllables, divided as der · vish. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dervish" have?
"dervish" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dervish" into syllables?
"dervish" is divided into syllables as: der · vish.
What is the Scrabble score for "dervish"?
The Scrabble score for "dervish" is 14 points.
Using “dervish” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dervish" (der · vish) 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, “dervish” is worth 14 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 “dervish”
The letters in “dervish” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shrived.