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How many syllables in “ravened”?

2

syllables in "ravened"

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Word details

Syllables

2

rave · ned

Letters

7

r · a · v · e · n · e · d

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
a1
v4
e1
n1
e1
d2

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About the word “ravened

The word ravened contains 2 syllables, divided as rave · ned. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ravened" have?

"ravened" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "ravened" into syllables?

"ravened" is divided into syllables as: rave · ned.

What is the Scrabble score for "ravened"?

The Scrabble score for "ravened" is 11 points.

Using “ravened” in writing

Two-syllable words like "ravened" (rave · ned) 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, ravened 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.

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