How many syllables in “deserve”?
syllables in "deserve"
Word details
Syllables
2
dese · rve
Letters
7
d · e · s · e · r · v · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “deserve”
The word “deserve” contains 2 syllables, divided as dese · rve. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deserve" have?
"deserve" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "deserve" into syllables?
"deserve" is divided into syllables as: dese · rve.
What is the Scrabble score for "deserve"?
The Scrabble score for "deserve" is 11 points.
Using “deserve” in writing
Two-syllable words like "deserve" (dese · rve) 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, “deserve” 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 “deserve”
The letters in “deserve” can be rearranged to spell one other word: severed.