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How many syllables in “aborted”?

3

syllables in "aborted"

aborted
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Word details

Syllables

3

a · bor · ted

Letters

7

a · b · o · r · t · e · d

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
b3
o1
r1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “aborted

The word aborted contains 3 syllables, divided as a · bor · ted. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "aborted" have?

"aborted" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "aborted" into syllables?

"aborted" is divided into syllables as: a · bor · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "aborted"?

The Scrabble score for "aborted" is 10 points.

Using “aborted” in writing

Three-syllable words like "aborted" (a · bor · ted) 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, aborted is worth 10 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 “aborted

The letters in aborted can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: borated, tabored.

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