How many syllables in “value”?
syllables in "value"
Word details
Syllables
2
va · lue
Letters
5
v · a · l · u · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “value”
The word “value” contains 2 syllables, divided as va · lue. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "value" have?
"value" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "value" into syllables?
"value" is divided into syllables as: va · lue.
What is the Scrabble score for "value"?
The Scrabble score for "value" is 8 points.
Using “value” in writing
Two-syllable words like "value" (va · lue) 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, “value” 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 “value”
The letters in “value” can be rearranged to spell one other word: uveal.