How many syllables in “obtrudes”?
syllables in "obtrudes"
Word details
Syllables
3
ob · tru · des
Letters
8
o · b · t · r · u · d · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “obtrudes”
The word “obtrudes” contains 3 syllables, divided as ob · tru · des. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obtrudes" have?
"obtrudes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "obtrudes" into syllables?
"obtrudes" is divided into syllables as: ob · tru · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "obtrudes"?
The Scrabble score for "obtrudes" is 11 points.
Using “obtrudes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "obtrudes" (ob · tru · des) 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, “obtrudes” 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 “obtrudes”
The letters in “obtrudes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: doubters, redoubts.