How many syllables in “chlordan”?
syllables in "chlordan"
Word details
Syllables
2
chlor · dan
Letters
8
c · h · l · o · r · d · a · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “chlordan”
The word “chlordan” contains 2 syllables, divided as chlor · dan. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chlordan" have?
"chlordan" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "chlordan" into syllables?
"chlordan" is divided into syllables as: chlor · dan.
What is the Scrabble score for "chlordan"?
The Scrabble score for "chlordan" is 14 points.
Using “chlordan” in writing
Two-syllable words like "chlordan" (chlor · dan) 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, “chlordan” 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.
Anagrams of “chlordan”
The letters in “chlordan” can be rearranged to spell one other word: chaldron.