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