How many syllables in “labrador”?
syllables in "labrador"
Word details
Syllables
3
la · bra · dor
Letters
8
l · a · b · r · a · d · o · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “labrador”
The word “labrador” contains 3 syllables, divided as la · bra · dor. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "labrador" have?
"labrador" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "labrador" into syllables?
"labrador" is divided into syllables as: la · bra · dor.
What is the Scrabble score for "labrador"?
The Scrabble score for "labrador" is 11 points.
Using “labrador” in writing
Three-syllable words like "labrador" (la · bra · dor) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “labrador” is worth 11 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 “labrador”
The letters in “labrador” can be rearranged to spell one other word: larboard.