How many syllables in “asunder”?
syllables in "asunder"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · sun · der
Letters
7
a · s · u · n · d · e · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “asunder”
The word “asunder” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · sun · der. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "asunder" have?
"asunder" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "asunder" into syllables?
"asunder" is divided into syllables as: a · sun · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "asunder"?
The Scrabble score for "asunder" is 8 points.
Using “asunder” in writing
Three-syllable words like "asunder" (a · sun · der) 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, “asunder” is worth 8 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 “asunder”
The letters in “asunder” can be rearranged to spell one other word: danseur.