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How many syllables in “suburbans”?

3

syllables in "suburbans"

suburbans
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Word details

Syllables

3

su · bur · bans

Letters

9

s · u · b · u · r · b · a · n · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
b3
u1
r1
b3
a1
n1
s1

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About the word “suburbans

The word suburbans contains 3 syllables, divided as su · bur · bans. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "suburbans" have?

"suburbans" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "suburbans" into syllables?

"suburbans" is divided into syllables as: su · bur · bans.

What is the Scrabble score for "suburbans"?

The Scrabble score for "suburbans" is 13 points.

Using “suburbans” in writing

Three-syllable words like "suburbans" (su · bur · bans) 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, suburbans 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.

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