How many syllables in “levees”?
syllables in "levees"
Word details
Syllables
2
le · vees
Letters
6
l · e · v · e · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “levees”
The word “levees” contains 2 syllables, divided as le · vees. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "levees" have?
"levees" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "levees" into syllables?
"levees" is divided into syllables as: le · vees.
What is the Scrabble score for "levees"?
The Scrabble score for "levees" is 9 points.
Using “levees” in writing
Two-syllable words like "levees" (le · vees) 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, “levees” is worth 9 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 “levees”
The letters in “levees” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sleeve.