How many syllables in “parrot”?
syllables in "parrot"
Word details
Syllables
2
par · rot
Letters
6
p · a · r · r · o · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “parrot”
The word “parrot” contains 2 syllables, divided as par · rot. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "parrot" have?
"parrot" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "parrot" into syllables?
"parrot" is divided into syllables as: par · rot.
What is the Scrabble score for "parrot"?
The Scrabble score for "parrot" is 8 points.
Using “parrot” in writing
Two-syllable words like "parrot" (par · rot) 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, “parrot” is worth 8 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 “parrot”
The letters in “parrot” can be rearranged to spell one other word: raptor.