How many syllables in “svelte”?
1
syllable in "svelte"
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Word details
Syllables
1
svelte
Letters
6
s · v · e · l · t · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
v4
e1
l1
t1
e1
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About the word “svelte”
The word “svelte” contains 1 syllable, divided as svelte. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "svelte" have?
"svelte" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "svelte" into syllables?
"svelte" is divided into syllables as: svelte.
What is the Scrabble score for "svelte"?
The Scrabble score for "svelte" is 9 points.
Using “svelte” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "svelte" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “svelte” 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.