How many syllables in “parboil”?
syllables in "parboil"
Word details
Syllables
2
par · boil
Letters
7
p · a · r · b · o · i · l
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “parboil”
The word “parboil” contains 2 syllables, divided as par · boil. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "parboil" have?
"parboil" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "parboil" into syllables?
"parboil" is divided into syllables as: par · boil.
What is the Scrabble score for "parboil"?
The Scrabble score for "parboil" is 11 points.
Using “parboil” in writing
Two-syllable words like "parboil" (par · boil) 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, “parboil” 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 “parboil”
The letters in “parboil” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bipolar.