How many syllables in “obdurate”?
syllables in "obdurate"
Word details
Syllables
3
obd · ura · te
Letters
8
o · b · d · u · r · a · t · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “obdurate”
The word “obdurate” contains 3 syllables, divided as obd · ura · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obdurate" have?
"obdurate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "obdurate" into syllables?
"obdurate" is divided into syllables as: obd · ura · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "obdurate"?
The Scrabble score for "obdurate" is 11 points.
Using “obdurate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "obdurate" (obd · ura · te) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “obdurate” 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 “obdurate”
The letters in “obdurate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: taboured.