How many syllables in “forbidders”?
syllables in "forbidders"
Word details
Syllables
3
for · bid · ders
Letters
10
f · o · r · b · i · d · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “forbidders”
The word “forbidders” contains 3 syllables, divided as for · bid · ders. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "forbidders" have?
"forbidders" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "forbidders" into syllables?
"forbidders" is divided into syllables as: for · bid · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "forbidders"?
The Scrabble score for "forbidders" is 17 points.
Using “forbidders” in writing
Three-syllable words like "forbidders" (for · bid · ders) 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, “forbidders” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.