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How many syllables in “backward”?

2

syllables in "backward"

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Word details

Syllables

2

bac · kward

Letters

8

b · a · c · k · w · a · r · d

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
a1
c3
k5
w4
a1
r1
d2

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About the word “backward

The word backward contains 2 syllables, divided as bac · kward. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "backward" have?

"backward" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "backward" into syllables?

"backward" is divided into syllables as: bac · kward.

What is the Scrabble score for "backward"?

The Scrabble score for "backward" is 20 points.