How many syllables in “veteran”?
syllables in "veteran"
Word details
Syllables
3
ve · te · ran
Letters
7
v · e · t · e · r · a · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “veteran”
The word “veteran” contains 3 syllables, divided as ve · te · ran. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "veteran" have?
"veteran" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "veteran" into syllables?
"veteran" is divided into syllables as: ve · te · ran.
What is the Scrabble score for "veteran"?
The Scrabble score for "veteran" is 10 points.
Using “veteran” in writing
Three-syllable words like "veteran" (ve · te · ran) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “veteran” is worth 10 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 “veteran”
The letters in “veteran” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nervate.