How many syllables in “surname”?
syllables in "surname"
Word details
Syllables
2
surn · ame
Letters
7
s · u · r · n · a · m · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “surname”
The word “surname” contains 2 syllables, divided as surn · ame. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "surname" have?
"surname" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "surname" into syllables?
"surname" is divided into syllables as: surn · ame.
What is the Scrabble score for "surname"?
The Scrabble score for "surname" is 9 points.
Using “surname” in writing
Two-syllable words like "surname" (surn · ame) 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, “surname” is worth 9 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 “surname”
The letters in “surname” can be rearranged to spell one other word: manures.