How many syllables in “valences”?
syllables in "valences"
Word details
Syllables
3
va · len · ces
Letters
8
v · a · l · e · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “valences”
The word “valences” contains 3 syllables, divided as va · len · ces. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "valences" have?
"valences" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "valences" into syllables?
"valences" is divided into syllables as: va · len · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "valences"?
The Scrabble score for "valences" is 13 points.
Using “valences” in writing
Three-syllable words like "valences" (va · len · ces) 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, “valences” is worth 13 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 “valences”
The letters in “valences” can be rearranged to spell one other word: enclaves.