How many syllables in “wavies”?
syllables in "wavies"
Word details
Syllables
2
wa · vies
Letters
6
w · a · v · i · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “wavies”
The word “wavies” contains 2 syllables, divided as wa · vies. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wavies" have?
"wavies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wavies" into syllables?
"wavies" is divided into syllables as: wa · vies.
What is the Scrabble score for "wavies"?
The Scrabble score for "wavies" is 12 points.
Using “wavies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wavies" (wa · vies) 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, “wavies” is worth 12 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 “wavies”
The letters in “wavies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: waives.