How many syllables in “devas”?
syllables in "devas"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · vas
Letters
5
d · e · v · a · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “devas”
The word “devas” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · vas. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "devas" have?
"devas" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "devas" into syllables?
"devas" is divided into syllables as: de · vas.
What is the Scrabble score for "devas"?
The Scrabble score for "devas" is 9 points.
Using “devas” in writing
Two-syllable words like "devas" (de · vas) 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, “devas” 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 “devas”
The letters in “devas” can be rearranged to spell one other word: saved.