How many syllables in “reverses”?
syllables in "reverses"
Word details
Syllables
2
reve · rses
Letters
8
r · e · v · e · r · s · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “reverses”
The word “reverses” contains 2 syllables, divided as reve · rses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reverses" have?
"reverses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "reverses" into syllables?
"reverses" is divided into syllables as: reve · rses.
What is the Scrabble score for "reverses"?
The Scrabble score for "reverses" is 11 points.
Using “reverses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "reverses" (reve · 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, “reverses” 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 “reverses”
The letters in “reverses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reserves.