How many syllables in “reserves”?
syllables in "reserves"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · ser · ves
Letters
8
r · e · s · e · r · v · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “reserves”
The word “reserves” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · ser · ves. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reserves" have?
"reserves" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "reserves" into syllables?
"reserves" is divided into syllables as: re · ser · ves.
What is the Scrabble score for "reserves"?
The Scrabble score for "reserves" is 11 points.
Using “reserves” in writing
Three-syllable words like "reserves" (re · ser · ves) 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, “reserves” 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 “reserves”
The letters in “reserves” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reverses.