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How many syllables in “verbless”?

2

syllables in "verbless"

verbless
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Word details

Syllables

2

ver · bless

Letters

8

v · e · r · b · l · e · s · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

v4
e1
r1
b3
l1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “verbless

The word verbless contains 2 syllables, divided as ver · bless. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "verbless" have?

"verbless" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "verbless" into syllables?

"verbless" is divided into syllables as: ver · bless.

What is the Scrabble score for "verbless"?

The Scrabble score for "verbless" is 13 points.

Using “verbless” in writing

Two-syllable words like "verbless" (ver · bless) 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, verbless is worth 13 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.

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