How many syllables in “valence”?
syllables in "valence"
Word details
Syllables
2
vale · nce
Letters
7
v · a · l · e · n · c · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “valence”
The word “valence” contains 2 syllables, divided as vale · nce. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "valence" have?
"valence" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "valence" into syllables?
"valence" is divided into syllables as: vale · nce.
What is the Scrabble score for "valence"?
The Scrabble score for "valence" is 12 points.
Using “valence” in writing
Two-syllable words like "valence" (vale · nce) 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, “valence” is worth 12 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 “valence”
The letters in “valence” can be rearranged to spell one other word: enclave.