How many syllables in “develed”?
syllables in "develed"
Word details
Syllables
2
deve · led
Letters
7
d · e · v · e · l · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “develed”
The word “develed” contains 2 syllables, divided as deve · led. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "develed" have?
"develed" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "develed" into syllables?
"develed" is divided into syllables as: deve · led.
What is the Scrabble score for "develed"?
The Scrabble score for "develed" is 12 points.
Using “develed” in writing
Two-syllable words like "develed" (deve · led) 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, “develed” is worth 12 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.