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How many syllables in “corbelled”?

2

syllables in "corbelled"

corbelled
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Word details

Syllables

2

corbe · lled

Letters

9

c · o · r · b · e · l · l · e · d

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
r1
b3
e1
l1
l1
e1
d2

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About the word “corbelled

The word corbelled contains 2 syllables, divided as corbe · lled. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "corbelled" have?

"corbelled" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "corbelled" into syllables?

"corbelled" is divided into syllables as: corbe · lled.

What is the Scrabble score for "corbelled"?

The Scrabble score for "corbelled" is 14 points.

Using “corbelled” in writing

Two-syllable words like "corbelled" (corbe · lled) 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, corbelled 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.

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