How many syllables in “aborted”?
syllables in "aborted"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · bor · ted
Letters
7
a · b · o · r · t · e · d
Scrabble
10
points
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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.