How many syllables in “obverses”?
syllables in "obverses"
Word details
Syllables
2
obve · rses
Letters
8
o · b · v · e · r · s · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “obverses”
The word “obverses” contains 2 syllables, divided as obve · rses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obverses" have?
"obverses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "obverses" into syllables?
"obverses" is divided into syllables as: obve · rses.
What is the Scrabble score for "obverses"?
The Scrabble score for "obverses" is 13 points.
Using “obverses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "obverses" (obve · rses) 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, “obverses” 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 “obverses”
The letters in “obverses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: observes.