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How many syllables in “abbas”?

2

syllables in "abbas"

abbas
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Word details

Syllables

2

ab · bas

Letters

5

a · b · b · a · s

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
b3
b3
a1
s1

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About the word “abbas

The word abbas contains 2 syllables, divided as ab · bas. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "abbas" have?

"abbas" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "abbas" into syllables?

"abbas" is divided into syllables as: ab · bas.

What is the Scrabble score for "abbas"?

The Scrabble score for "abbas" is 9 points.

Using “abbas” in writing

Two-syllable words like "abbas" (ab · bas) 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, abbas 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 “abbas

The letters in abbas can be rearranged to spell one other word: babas.

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