How many syllables in “body”?
syllables in "body"
Word details
Syllables
2
bo · dy
Letters
4
b · o · d · y
Scrabble
10
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “body”
The word “body” contains 2 syllables, divided as bo · dy. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "body" have?
"body" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "body" into syllables?
"body" is divided into syllables as: bo · dy.
What is the Scrabble score for "body"?
The Scrabble score for "body" is 10 points.
Using “body” in writing
Two-syllable words like "body" (bo · dy) 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, “body” is worth 10 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 “body”
The letters in “body” can be rearranged to spell one other word: doby.