How many syllables in “macabre”?
syllables in "macabre"
Word details
Syllables
2
maca · bre
Letters
7
m · a · c · a · b · r · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “macabre”
The word “macabre” contains 2 syllables, divided as maca · bre. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "macabre" have?
"macabre" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "macabre" into syllables?
"macabre" is divided into syllables as: maca · bre.
What is the Scrabble score for "macabre"?
The Scrabble score for "macabre" is 13 points.
Using “macabre” in writing
Two-syllable words like "macabre" (maca · bre) 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, “macabre” is worth 13 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 “macabre”
The letters in “macabre” can be rearranged to spell one other word: macaber.