How many syllables in “kababs”?
syllables in "kababs"
Word details
Syllables
2
ka · babs
Letters
6
k · a · b · a · b · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “kababs”
The word “kababs” contains 2 syllables, divided as ka · babs. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kababs" have?
"kababs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "kababs" into syllables?
"kababs" is divided into syllables as: ka · babs.
What is the Scrabble score for "kababs"?
The Scrabble score for "kababs" is 14 points.
Using “kababs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "kababs" (ka · babs) 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, “kababs” 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 “kababs”
The letters in “kababs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: babkas.