How many syllables in “parlours”?
syllables in "parlours"
Word details
Syllables
2
par · lours
Letters
8
p · a · r · l · o · u · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “parlours”
The word “parlours” contains 2 syllables, divided as par · lours. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "parlours" have?
"parlours" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "parlours" into syllables?
"parlours" is divided into syllables as: par · lours.
What is the Scrabble score for "parlours"?
The Scrabble score for "parlours" is 10 points.
Using “parlours” in writing
Two-syllable words like "parlours" (par · lours) 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, “parlours” 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 “parlours”
The letters in “parlours” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sporular.