How many syllables in “lavages”?
syllables in "lavages"
Word details
Syllables
3
la · va · ges
Letters
7
l · a · v · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “lavages”
The word “lavages” contains 3 syllables, divided as la · va · ges. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lavages" have?
"lavages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lavages" into syllables?
"lavages" is divided into syllables as: la · va · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "lavages"?
The Scrabble score for "lavages" is 11 points.
Using “lavages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lavages" (la · va · ges) 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, “lavages” 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 “lavages”
The letters in “lavages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: salvage.