How many syllables in “durned”?
1
syllable in "durned"
durned
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Word details
Syllables
1
durned
Letters
6
d · u · r · n · e · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
d2
u1
r1
n1
e1
d2
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About the word “durned”
The word “durned” contains 1 syllable, divided as durned. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "durned" have?
"durned" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "durned" into syllables?
"durned" is divided into syllables as: durned.
What is the Scrabble score for "durned"?
The Scrabble score for "durned" is 8 points.
Using “durned” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "durned" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “durned” is worth 8 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.