How many syllables in “launder”?
syllables in "launder"
Word details
Syllables
2
laun · der
Letters
7
l · a · u · n · d · e · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “launder”
The word “launder” contains 2 syllables, divided as laun · der. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "launder" have?
"launder" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "launder" into syllables?
"launder" is divided into syllables as: laun · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "launder"?
The Scrabble score for "launder" is 8 points.
Using “launder” in writing
Two-syllable words like "launder" (laun · der) 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, “launder” is worth 8 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 “launder”
The letters in “launder” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lurdane.