How many syllables in “condor”?
syllables in "condor"
Word details
Syllables
2
con · dor
Letters
6
c · o · n · d · o · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “condor”
The word “condor” contains 2 syllables, divided as con · dor. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "condor" have?
"condor" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "condor" into syllables?
"condor" is divided into syllables as: con · dor.
What is the Scrabble score for "condor"?
The Scrabble score for "condor" is 9 points.
Using “condor” in writing
Two-syllable words like "condor" (con · dor) 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, “condor” is worth 9 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 “condor”
The letters in “condor” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cordon.