How many syllables in “abba”?
syllables in "abba"
Word details
Syllables
2
ab · ba
Letters
4
a · b · b · a
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “abba”
The word “abba” contains 2 syllables, divided as ab · ba. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abba" have?
"abba" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "abba" into syllables?
"abba" is divided into syllables as: ab · ba.
What is the Scrabble score for "abba"?
The Scrabble score for "abba" is 8 points.
Using “abba” in writing
Two-syllable words like "abba" (ab · 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, “abba” is worth 8 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 “abba”
The letters in “abba” can be rearranged to spell one other word: baba.