How many syllables in “guerdon”?
syllables in "guerdon"
Word details
Syllables
2
guer · don
Letters
7
g · u · e · r · d · o · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “guerdon”
The word “guerdon” contains 2 syllables, divided as guer · don. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "guerdon" have?
"guerdon" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "guerdon" into syllables?
"guerdon" is divided into syllables as: guer · don.
What is the Scrabble score for "guerdon"?
The Scrabble score for "guerdon" is 9 points.
Using “guerdon” in writing
Two-syllable words like "guerdon" (guer · don) 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, “guerdon” is worth 9 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 “guerdon”
The letters in “guerdon” can be rearranged to spell one other word: undergo.