How many syllables in “random”?
syllables in "random"
Word details
Syllables
2
ran · dom
Letters
6
r · a · n · d · o · m
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “random”
The word “random” contains 2 syllables, divided as ran · dom. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "random" have?
"random" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "random" into syllables?
"random" is divided into syllables as: ran · dom.
What is the Scrabble score for "random"?
The Scrabble score for "random" is 9 points.
Using “random” in writing
Two-syllable words like "random" (ran · dom) 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, “random” is worth 9 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 “random”
The letters in “random” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rodman.