How many syllables in “harvest”?
syllables in "harvest"
Word details
Syllables
2
har · vest
Letters
7
h · a · r · v · e · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “harvest”
The word “harvest” contains 2 syllables, divided as har · vest. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "harvest" have?
"harvest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "harvest" into syllables?
"harvest" is divided into syllables as: har · vest.
What is the Scrabble score for "harvest"?
The Scrabble score for "harvest" is 13 points.
Using “harvest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "harvest" (har · vest) 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, “harvest” is worth 13 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 “harvest”
The letters in “harvest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: thraves.