How many syllables in “morbid”?
syllables in "morbid"
Word details
Syllables
2
mor · bid
Letters
6
m · o · r · b · i · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “morbid”
The word “morbid” contains 2 syllables, divided as mor · bid. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "morbid" have?
"morbid" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "morbid" into syllables?
"morbid" is divided into syllables as: mor · bid.
What is the Scrabble score for "morbid"?
The Scrabble score for "morbid" is 11 points.
Using “morbid” in writing
Two-syllable words like "morbid" (mor · bid) 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, “morbid” 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 “morbid”
The letters in “morbid” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bromid.