How many syllables in “devoid”?
syllables in "devoid"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · void
Letters
6
d · e · v · o · i · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “devoid”
The word “devoid” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · void. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "devoid" have?
"devoid" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "devoid" into syllables?
"devoid" is divided into syllables as: de · void.
What is the Scrabble score for "devoid"?
The Scrabble score for "devoid" is 11 points.
Using “devoid” in writing
Two-syllable words like "devoid" (de · void) 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, “devoid” 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 “devoid”
The letters in “devoid” can be rearranged to spell one other word: voided.