How many syllables in “signboard”?
syllables in "signboard"
Word details
Syllables
2
sig · nboard
Letters
9
s · i · g · n · b · o · a · r · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “signboard”
The word “signboard” contains 2 syllables, divided as sig · nboard. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "signboard" have?
"signboard" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "signboard" into syllables?
"signboard" is divided into syllables as: sig · nboard.
What is the Scrabble score for "signboard"?
The Scrabble score for "signboard" is 13 points.
Using “signboard” in writing
Two-syllable words like "signboard" (sig · nboard) 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, “signboard” is worth 13 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 “signboard”
The letters in “signboard” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: adsorbing, boardings.