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