How many syllables in “bondage”?
syllables in "bondage"
Word details
Syllables
2
bond · age
Letters
7
b · o · n · d · a · g · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bondage”
The word “bondage” contains 2 syllables, divided as bond · age. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bondage" have?
"bondage" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bondage" into syllables?
"bondage" is divided into syllables as: bond · age.
What is the Scrabble score for "bondage"?
The Scrabble score for "bondage" is 11 points.
Using “bondage” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bondage" (bond · age) 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, “bondage” is worth 11 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 “bondage”
The letters in “bondage” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dogbane.