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How many syllables in “augured”?

2

syllables in "augured"

augured
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Word details

Syllables

2

augu · red

Letters

7

a · u · g · u · r · e · d

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
u1
g2
u1
r1
e1
d2

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About the word “augured

The word augured contains 2 syllables, divided as augu · red. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "augured" have?

"augured" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "augured" into syllables?

"augured" is divided into syllables as: augu · red.

What is the Scrabble score for "augured"?

The Scrabble score for "augured" is 9 points.

Using “augured” in writing

Two-syllable words like "augured" (augu · red) 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, augured 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.

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