How many syllables in “adorn”?
syllables in "adorn"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · dorn
Letters
5
a · d · o · r · n
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “adorn”
The word “adorn” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · dorn. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adorn" have?
"adorn" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "adorn" into syllables?
"adorn" is divided into syllables as: a · dorn.
What is the Scrabble score for "adorn"?
The Scrabble score for "adorn" is 6 points.
Using “adorn” in writing
Two-syllable words like "adorn" (a · dorn) 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, “adorn” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “adorn”
The letters in “adorn” can be rearranged to spell one other word: radon.