How many syllables in “abhorred”?
syllables in "abhorred"
Word details
Syllables
2
abho · rred
Letters
8
a · b · h · o · r · r · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “abhorred”
The word “abhorred” contains 2 syllables, divided as abho · rred. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abhorred" have?
"abhorred" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "abhorred" into syllables?
"abhorred" is divided into syllables as: abho · rred.
What is the Scrabble score for "abhorred"?
The Scrabble score for "abhorred" is 14 points.
Using “abhorred” in writing
Two-syllable words like "abhorred" (abho · rred) 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, “abhorred” is worth 14 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 “abhorred”
The letters in “abhorred” can be rearranged to spell one other word: harbored.