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