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