How many syllables in “ebony”?
syllables in "ebony"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · bo · ny
Letters
5
e · b · o · n · y
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “ebony”
The word “ebony” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · bo · ny. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ebony" have?
"ebony" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ebony" into syllables?
"ebony" is divided into syllables as: e · bo · ny.
What is the Scrabble score for "ebony"?
The Scrabble score for "ebony" is 10 points.
Using “ebony” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ebony" (e · bo · ny) 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, “ebony” is worth 10 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 “ebony”
The letters in “ebony” can be rearranged to spell one other word: boney.