How many syllables in “bordures”?
syllables in "bordures"
Word details
Syllables
3
bor · du · res
Letters
8
b · o · r · d · u · r · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bordures”
The word “bordures” contains 3 syllables, divided as bor · du · res. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bordures" have?
"bordures" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bordures" into syllables?
"bordures" is divided into syllables as: bor · du · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "bordures"?
The Scrabble score for "bordures" is 11 points.
Using “bordures” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bordures" (bor · du · res) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “bordures” 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 “bordures”
The letters in “bordures” can be rearranged to spell one other word: suborder.