How many syllables in “every”?
syllables in "every"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · ve · ry
Letters
5
e · v · e · r · y
Scrabble
11
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “every”
The word “every” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · ve · ry. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "every" have?
"every" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "every" into syllables?
"every" is divided into syllables as: e · ve · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "every"?
The Scrabble score for "every" is 11 points.
Using “every” in writing
Three-syllable words like "every" (e · ve · ry) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “every” 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 “every”
The letters in “every” can be rearranged to spell one other word: veery.