How many syllables in “piebald”?
syllables in "piebald"
Word details
Syllables
2
pie · bald
Letters
7
p · i · e · b · a · l · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “piebald”
The word “piebald” contains 2 syllables, divided as pie · bald. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "piebald" have?
"piebald" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "piebald" into syllables?
"piebald" is divided into syllables as: pie · bald.
What is the Scrabble score for "piebald"?
The Scrabble score for "piebald" is 12 points.
Using “piebald” in writing
Two-syllable words like "piebald" (pie · bald) 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, “piebald” is worth 12 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 “piebald”
The letters in “piebald” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bipedal.