How many syllables in “harbored”?
syllables in "harbored"
Word details
Syllables
2
harb · ored
Letters
8
h · a · r · b · o · r · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “harbored”
The word “harbored” contains 2 syllables, divided as harb · ored. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "harbored" have?
"harbored" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "harbored" into syllables?
"harbored" is divided into syllables as: harb · ored.
What is the Scrabble score for "harbored"?
The Scrabble score for "harbored" is 14 points.
Using “harbored” in writing
Two-syllable words like "harbored" (harb · ored) 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, “harbored” is worth 14 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 “harbored”
The letters in “harbored” can be rearranged to spell one other word: abhorred.