How many syllables in “mordant”?
syllables in "mordant"
Word details
Syllables
2
mor · dant
Letters
7
m · o · r · d · a · n · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “mordant”
The word “mordant” contains 2 syllables, divided as mor · dant. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mordant" have?
"mordant" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mordant" into syllables?
"mordant" is divided into syllables as: mor · dant.
What is the Scrabble score for "mordant"?
The Scrabble score for "mordant" is 10 points.
Using “mordant” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mordant" (mor · dant) 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, “mordant” 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.
Anagrams of “mordant”
The letters in “mordant” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dormant.