How many syllables in “bordel”?
syllables in "bordel"
Word details
Syllables
2
bor · del
Letters
6
b · o · r · d · e · l
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “bordel”
The word “bordel” contains 2 syllables, divided as bor · del. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bordel" have?
"bordel" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bordel" into syllables?
"bordel" is divided into syllables as: bor · del.
What is the Scrabble score for "bordel"?
The Scrabble score for "bordel" is 9 points.
Using “bordel” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bordel" (bor · del) 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, “bordel” is worth 9 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 “bordel”
The letters in “bordel” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bolder.