How many syllables in “albedo”?
syllables in "albedo"
Word details
Syllables
3
al · be · do
Letters
6
a · l · b · e · d · o
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “albedo”
The word “albedo” contains 3 syllables, divided as al · be · do. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "albedo" have?
"albedo" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "albedo" into syllables?
"albedo" is divided into syllables as: al · be · do.
What is the Scrabble score for "albedo"?
The Scrabble score for "albedo" is 9 points.
Using “albedo” in writing
Three-syllable words like "albedo" (al · be · do) 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, “albedo” 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 “albedo”
The letters in “albedo” can be rearranged to spell one other word: doable.