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How many syllables in “absterged”?

2

syllables in "absterged"

absterged
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Word details

Syllables

2

abste · rged

Letters

9

a · b · s · t · e · r · g · e · d

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
b3
s1
t1
e1
r1
g2
e1
d2

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About the word “absterged

The word absterged contains 2 syllables, divided as abste · rged. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "absterged" have?

"absterged" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "absterged" into syllables?

"absterged" is divided into syllables as: abste · rged.

What is the Scrabble score for "absterged"?

The Scrabble score for "absterged" is 13 points.

Using “absterged” in writing

Two-syllable words like "absterged" (abste · rged) 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, absterged is worth 13 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.

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