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How many syllables in “landlord”?

2

syllables in "landlord"

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Word details

Syllables

2

lan · dlord

Letters

8

l · a · n · d · l · o · r · d

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
a1
n1
d2
l1
o1
r1
d2

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About the word “landlord

The word landlord contains 2 syllables, divided as lan · dlord. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "landlord" have?

"landlord" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "landlord" into syllables?

"landlord" is divided into syllables as: lan · dlord.

What is the Scrabble score for "landlord"?

The Scrabble score for "landlord" is 10 points.

Using “landlord” in writing

Two-syllable words like "landlord" (lan · dlord) 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, landlord is worth 10 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.

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