How many syllables in “aba”?
syllables in "aba"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · ba
Letters
3
a · b · a
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “aba”
The word “aba” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · ba. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aba" have?
"aba" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "aba" into syllables?
"aba" is divided into syllables as: a · ba.
What is the Scrabble score for "aba"?
The Scrabble score for "aba" is 5 points.
Using “aba” in writing
Two-syllable words like "aba" (a · ba) 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, “aba” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “aba”
The letters in “aba” can be rearranged to spell one other word: baa.