How many syllables in “birdsongs”?
syllables in "birdsongs"
Word details
Syllables
2
bir · dsongs
Letters
9
b · i · r · d · s · o · n · g · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “birdsongs”
The word “birdsongs” contains 2 syllables, divided as bir · dsongs. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "birdsongs" have?
"birdsongs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "birdsongs" into syllables?
"birdsongs" is divided into syllables as: bir · dsongs.
What is the Scrabble score for "birdsongs"?
The Scrabble score for "birdsongs" is 13 points.
Using “birdsongs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "birdsongs" (bir · dsongs) 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, “birdsongs” is worth 13 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 “birdsongs”
The letters in “birdsongs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: songbirds.