How many syllables in “smorgasbords”?
syllables in "smorgasbords"
Word details
Syllables
3
smor · gas · bords
Letters
12
s · m · o · r · g · a · s · b · o · r · d · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “smorgasbords”
The word “smorgasbords” contains 3 syllables, divided as smor · gas · bords. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "smorgasbords" have?
"smorgasbords" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "smorgasbords" into syllables?
"smorgasbords" is divided into syllables as: smor · gas · bords.
What is the Scrabble score for "smorgasbords"?
The Scrabble score for "smorgasbords" is 18 points.
Using “smorgasbords” in writing
Three-syllable words like "smorgasbords" (smor · gas · bords) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “smorgasbords” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.