How many syllables in “savager”?
syllables in "savager"
Word details
Syllables
3
sa · va · ger
Letters
7
s · a · v · a · g · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “savager”
The word “savager” contains 3 syllables, divided as sa · va · ger. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "savager" have?
"savager" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "savager" into syllables?
"savager" is divided into syllables as: sa · va · ger.
What is the Scrabble score for "savager"?
The Scrabble score for "savager" is 11 points.
Using “savager” in writing
Three-syllable words like "savager" (sa · va · ger) 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, “savager” 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 “savager”
The letters in “savager” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ravages.