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