How many syllables in “vegan”?
syllables in "vegan"
Word details
Syllables
2
ve · gan
Letters
5
v · e · g · a · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “vegan”
The word “vegan” contains 2 syllables, divided as ve · gan. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vegan" have?
"vegan" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "vegan" into syllables?
"vegan" is divided into syllables as: ve · gan.
What is the Scrabble score for "vegan"?
The Scrabble score for "vegan" is 9 points.
Using “vegan” in writing
Two-syllable words like "vegan" (ve · gan) 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, “vegan” 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 “vegan”
The letters in “vegan” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ganev.