How many syllables in “seabird”?
syllables in "seabird"
Word details
Syllables
2
sea · bird
Letters
7
s · e · a · b · i · r · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “seabird”
The word “seabird” contains 2 syllables, divided as sea · bird. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "seabird" have?
"seabird" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "seabird" into syllables?
"seabird" is divided into syllables as: sea · bird.
What is the Scrabble score for "seabird"?
The Scrabble score for "seabird" is 10 points.
Using “seabird” in writing
Two-syllable words like "seabird" (sea · bird) 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, “seabird” 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 “seabird”
The letters in “seabird” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: abiders, braised, darbies, sidebar.