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