How many syllables in “burglarious”?
syllables in "burglarious"
Word details
Syllables
3
burgla · rious
Letters
11
b · u · r · g · l · a · r · i · o · u · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “burglarious”
The word “burglarious” contains 3 syllables, divided as burgla · rious. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burglarious" have?
"burglarious" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "burglarious" into syllables?
"burglarious" is divided into syllables as: burgla · rious.
What is the Scrabble score for "burglarious"?
The Scrabble score for "burglarious" is 14 points.
Using “burglarious” in writing
Three-syllable words like "burglarious" (burgla · rious) 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, “burglarious” is worth 14 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.