How many syllables in “vales”?
syllables in "vales"
Word details
Syllables
2
va · les
Letters
5
v · a · l · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “vales”
The word “vales” contains 2 syllables, divided as va · les. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vales" have?
"vales" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "vales" into syllables?
"vales" is divided into syllables as: va · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "vales"?
The Scrabble score for "vales" is 8 points.
Using “vales” in writing
Two-syllable words like "vales" (va · les) 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, “vales” is worth 8 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 “vales”
The letters in “vales” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: laves, salve, selva, slave, valse, veals.