How many syllables in “ordonnance”?
syllables in "ordonnance"
Word details
Syllables
3
ordo · nnan · ce
Letters
10
o · r · d · o · n · n · a · n · c · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “ordonnance”
The word “ordonnance” contains 3 syllables, divided as ordo · nnan · ce. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ordonnance" have?
"ordonnance" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ordonnance" into syllables?
"ordonnance" is divided into syllables as: ordo · nnan · ce.
What is the Scrabble score for "ordonnance"?
The Scrabble score for "ordonnance" is 13 points.
Using “ordonnance” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ordonnance" (ordo · nnan · ce) 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, “ordonnance” 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.