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