How many syllables in “boney”?
syllables in "boney"
Word details
Syllables
2
bo · ney
Letters
5
b · o · n · e · y
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “boney”
The word “boney” contains 2 syllables, divided as bo · ney. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "boney" have?
"boney" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "boney" into syllables?
"boney" is divided into syllables as: bo · ney.
What is the Scrabble score for "boney"?
The Scrabble score for "boney" is 10 points.
Using “boney” in writing
Two-syllable words like "boney" (bo · ney) 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, “boney” 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 “boney”
The letters in “boney” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ebony.