How many syllables in “devest”?
syllables in "devest"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · vest
Letters
6
d · e · v · e · s · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “devest”
The word “devest” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · vest. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "devest" have?
"devest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "devest" into syllables?
"devest" is divided into syllables as: de · vest.
What is the Scrabble score for "devest"?
The Scrabble score for "devest" is 10 points.
Using “devest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "devest" (de · vest) 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, “devest” is worth 10 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 “devest”
The letters in “devest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: vested.