How many syllables in “valine”?
syllables in "valine"
Word details
Syllables
2
val · ine
Letters
6
v · a · l · i · n · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “valine”
The word “valine” contains 2 syllables, divided as val · ine. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "valine" have?
"valine" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "valine" into syllables?
"valine" is divided into syllables as: val · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "valine"?
The Scrabble score for "valine" is 9 points.
Using “valine” in writing
Two-syllable words like "valine" (val · ine) 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, “valine” 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 “valine”
The letters in “valine” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: alevin, alvine, veinal, venial, vineal.