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How many syllables in “disburden”?

3

syllables in "disburden"

disburden
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Word details

Syllables

3

dis · bur · den

Letters

9

d · i · s · b · u · r · d · e · n

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
i1
s1
b3
u1
r1
d2
e1
n1

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About the word “disburden

The word disburden contains 3 syllables, divided as dis · bur · den. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "disburden" have?

"disburden" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "disburden" into syllables?

"disburden" is divided into syllables as: dis · bur · den.

What is the Scrabble score for "disburden"?

The Scrabble score for "disburden" is 13 points.

Using “disburden” in writing

Three-syllable words like "disburden" (dis · bur · den) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, disburden is worth 13 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 “disburden

The letters in disburden can be rearranged to spell one other word: underbids.

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