How many syllables in “heartburn”?
syllables in "heartburn"
Word details
Syllables
2
hear · tburn
Letters
9
h · e · a · r · t · b · u · r · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “heartburn”
The word “heartburn” contains 2 syllables, divided as hear · tburn. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heartburn" have?
"heartburn" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "heartburn" into syllables?
"heartburn" is divided into syllables as: hear · tburn.
What is the Scrabble score for "heartburn"?
The Scrabble score for "heartburn" is 14 points.
Using “heartburn” in writing
Two-syllable words like "heartburn" (hear · tburn) 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, “heartburn” 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.