How many syllables in “songbird”?
syllables in "songbird"
Word details
Syllables
2
son · gbird
Letters
8
s · o · n · g · b · i · r · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “songbird”
The word “songbird” contains 2 syllables, divided as son · gbird. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "songbird" have?
"songbird" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "songbird" into syllables?
"songbird" is divided into syllables as: son · gbird.
What is the Scrabble score for "songbird"?
The Scrabble score for "songbird" is 12 points.
Using “songbird” in writing
Two-syllable words like "songbird" (son · gbird) 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, “songbird” is worth 12 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 “songbird”
The letters in “songbird” can be rearranged to spell one other word: birdsong.