How many syllables in “navel”?
syllables in "navel"
Word details
Syllables
2
na · vel
Letters
5
n · a · v · e · l
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “navel”
The word “navel” contains 2 syllables, divided as na · vel. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "navel" have?
"navel" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "navel" into syllables?
"navel" is divided into syllables as: na · vel.
What is the Scrabble score for "navel"?
The Scrabble score for "navel" is 8 points.
Using “navel” in writing
Two-syllable words like "navel" (na · vel) 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, “navel” is worth 8 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 “navel”
The letters in “navel” can be rearranged to spell one other word: venal.