How many syllables in “combo”?
syllables in "combo"
Word details
Syllables
2
com · bo
Letters
5
c · o · m · b · o
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “combo”
The word “combo” contains 2 syllables, divided as com · bo. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "combo" have?
"combo" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "combo" into syllables?
"combo" is divided into syllables as: com · bo.
What is the Scrabble score for "combo"?
The Scrabble score for "combo" is 11 points.
Using “combo” in writing
Two-syllable words like "combo" (com · bo) 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, “combo” is worth 11 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 “combo”
The letters in “combo” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coomb.