How many syllables in “larboards”?
syllables in "larboards"
Word details
Syllables
2
lar · boards
Letters
9
l · a · r · b · o · a · r · d · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “larboards”
The word “larboards” contains 2 syllables, divided as lar · boards. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "larboards" have?
"larboards" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "larboards" into syllables?
"larboards" is divided into syllables as: lar · boards.
What is the Scrabble score for "larboards"?
The Scrabble score for "larboards" is 12 points.
Using “larboards” in writing
Two-syllable words like "larboards" (lar · boards) 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, “larboards” is worth 12 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 “larboards”
The letters in “larboards” can be rearranged to spell one other word: labradors.