How many syllables in “aboard”?
syllables in "aboard"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · board
Letters
6
a · b · o · a · r · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “aboard”
The word “aboard” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · board. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aboard" have?
"aboard" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "aboard" into syllables?
"aboard" is divided into syllables as: a · board.
What is the Scrabble score for "aboard"?
The Scrabble score for "aboard" is 9 points.
Using “aboard” in writing
Two-syllable words like "aboard" (a · board) 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, “aboard” 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 “aboard”
The letters in “aboard” can be rearranged to spell one other word: abroad.