How many syllables in “kabab”?
syllables in "kabab"
Word details
Syllables
2
ka · bab
Letters
5
k · a · b · a · b
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “kabab”
The word “kabab” contains 2 syllables, divided as ka · bab. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kabab" have?
"kabab" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "kabab" into syllables?
"kabab" is divided into syllables as: ka · bab.
What is the Scrabble score for "kabab"?
The Scrabble score for "kabab" is 13 points.
Using “kabab” in writing
Two-syllable words like "kabab" (ka · bab) 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, “kabab” is worth 13 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 “kabab”
The letters in “kabab” can be rearranged to spell one other word: babka.