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How many syllables in “relevant”?

3

syllables in "relevant"

relevant
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Word details

Syllables

3

re · le · vant

Letters

8

r · e · l · e · v · a · n · t

Scrabble

11

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
l1
e1
v4
a1
n1
t1

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About the word “relevant

The word relevant contains 3 syllables, divided as re · le · vant. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "relevant" have?

"relevant" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "relevant" into syllables?

"relevant" is divided into syllables as: re · le · vant.

What is the Scrabble score for "relevant"?

The Scrabble score for "relevant" is 11 points.

Using “relevant” in writing

Three-syllable words like "relevant" (re · le · vant) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, relevant 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.

Anagrams of “relevant

The letters in relevant can be rearranged to spell one other word: levanter.

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