How many syllables in “devolve”?
syllables in "devolve"
Word details
Syllables
2
devo · lve
Letters
7
d · e · v · o · l · v · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “devolve”
The word “devolve” contains 2 syllables, divided as devo · lve. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "devolve" have?
"devolve" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "devolve" into syllables?
"devolve" is divided into syllables as: devo · lve.
What is the Scrabble score for "devolve"?
The Scrabble score for "devolve" is 14 points.
Using “devolve” in writing
Two-syllable words like "devolve" (devo · lve) 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, “devolve” is worth 14 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 “devolve”
The letters in “devolve” can be rearranged to spell one other word: evolved.