How many syllables in “abhorrent”?
syllables in "abhorrent"
Word details
Syllables
3
ab · hor · rent
Letters
9
a · b · h · o · r · r · e · n · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “abhorrent”
The word “abhorrent” contains 3 syllables, divided as ab · hor · rent. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abhorrent" have?
"abhorrent" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "abhorrent" into syllables?
"abhorrent" is divided into syllables as: ab · hor · rent.
What is the Scrabble score for "abhorrent"?
The Scrabble score for "abhorrent" is 14 points.
Using “abhorrent” in writing
Three-syllable words like "abhorrent" (ab · hor · rent) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “abhorrent” 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 “abhorrent”
The letters in “abhorrent” can be rearranged to spell one other word: earthborn.