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