How many syllables in “birdsong”?
syllables in "birdsong"
Word details
Syllables
2
bir · dsong
Letters
8
b · i · r · d · s · o · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “birdsong”
The word “birdsong” contains 2 syllables, divided as bir · dsong. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "birdsong" have?
"birdsong" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "birdsong" into syllables?
"birdsong" is divided into syllables as: bir · dsong.
What is the Scrabble score for "birdsong"?
The Scrabble score for "birdsong" is 12 points.
Using “birdsong” in writing
Two-syllable words like "birdsong" (bir · dsong) 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, “birdsong” 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 “birdsong”
The letters in “birdsong” can be rearranged to spell one other word: songbird.