How many syllables in “bowlder”?
syllables in "bowlder"
Word details
Syllables
2
bow · lder
Letters
7
b · o · w · l · d · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “bowlder”
The word “bowlder” contains 2 syllables, divided as bow · lder. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bowlder" have?
"bowlder" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bowlder" into syllables?
"bowlder" is divided into syllables as: bow · lder.
What is the Scrabble score for "bowlder"?
The Scrabble score for "bowlder" is 13 points.
Using “bowlder” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bowlder" (bow · lder) 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, “bowlder” is worth 13 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 “bowlder”
The letters in “bowlder” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lowbred.