How many syllables in “vector”?
syllables in "vector"
Word details
Syllables
2
vec · tor
Letters
6
v · e · c · t · o · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “vector”
The word “vector” contains 2 syllables, divided as vec · tor. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vector" have?
"vector" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "vector" into syllables?
"vector" is divided into syllables as: vec · tor.
What is the Scrabble score for "vector"?
The Scrabble score for "vector" is 11 points.
Using “vector” in writing
Two-syllable words like "vector" (vec · tor) 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, “vector” is worth 11 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 “vector”
The letters in “vector” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: corvet, covert.