How many syllables in “boredom”?
syllables in "boredom"
Word details
Syllables
3
bo · re · dom
Letters
7
b · o · r · e · d · o · m
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “boredom”
The word “boredom” contains 3 syllables, divided as bo · re · dom. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "boredom" have?
"boredom" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "boredom" into syllables?
"boredom" is divided into syllables as: bo · re · dom.
What is the Scrabble score for "boredom"?
The Scrabble score for "boredom" is 12 points.
Using “boredom” in writing
Three-syllable words like "boredom" (bo · re · dom) 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, “boredom” is worth 12 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 “boredom”
The letters in “boredom” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: bedroom, broomed.