How many syllables in “combat”?
syllables in "combat"
Word details
Syllables
2
com · bat
Letters
6
c · o · m · b · a · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “combat”
The word “combat” contains 2 syllables, divided as com · bat. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "combat" have?
"combat" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "combat" into syllables?
"combat" is divided into syllables as: com · bat.
What is the Scrabble score for "combat"?
The Scrabble score for "combat" is 12 points.
Using “combat” in writing
Two-syllable words like "combat" (com · bat) 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, “combat” 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 “combat”
The letters in “combat” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tombac.