How many syllables in “seabirds”?
syllables in "seabirds"
Word details
Syllables
2
sea · birds
Letters
8
s · e · a · b · i · r · d · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “seabirds”
The word “seabirds” contains 2 syllables, divided as sea · birds. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "seabirds" have?
"seabirds" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "seabirds" into syllables?
"seabirds" is divided into syllables as: sea · birds.
What is the Scrabble score for "seabirds"?
The Scrabble score for "seabirds" is 11 points.
Using “seabirds” in writing
Two-syllable words like "seabirds" (sea · birds) 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, “seabirds” is worth 11 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 “seabirds”
The letters in “seabirds” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sidebars.