How many syllables in “envious”?
syllables in "envious"
Word details
Syllables
2
envious
Letters
7
e · n · v · i · o · u · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “envious”
The word “envious” contains 2 syllables, divided as envious. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "envious" have?
"envious" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "envious" into syllables?
"envious" is divided into syllables as: envious.
What is the Scrabble score for "envious"?
The Scrabble score for "envious" is 10 points.
Using “envious” in writing
Two-syllable words like "envious" (envious) 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, “envious” 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 “envious”
The letters in “envious” can be rearranged to spell one other word: niveous.