How many syllables in “verset”?
syllables in "verset"
Word details
Syllables
2
ver · set
Letters
6
v · e · r · s · e · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “verset”
The word “verset” contains 2 syllables, divided as ver · set. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "verset" have?
"verset" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "verset" into syllables?
"verset" is divided into syllables as: ver · set.
What is the Scrabble score for "verset"?
The Scrabble score for "verset" is 9 points.
Using “verset” in writing
Two-syllable words like "verset" (ver · set) 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, “verset” 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 “verset”
The letters in “verset” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: everts, revest, revets, verste.