How many syllables in “authored”?
syllables in "authored"
Word details
Syllables
2
auth · ored
Letters
8
a · u · t · h · o · r · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “authored”
The word “authored” contains 2 syllables, divided as auth · ored. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "authored" have?
"authored" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "authored" into syllables?
"authored" is divided into syllables as: auth · ored.
What is the Scrabble score for "authored"?
The Scrabble score for "authored" is 12 points.
Using “authored” in writing
Two-syllable words like "authored" (auth · ored) 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, “authored” is worth 12 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 “authored”
The letters in “authored” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outheard.