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