How many syllables in “taboured”?
syllables in "taboured"
Word details
Syllables
2
tabo · ured
Letters
8
t · a · b · o · u · r · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “taboured”
The word “taboured” contains 2 syllables, divided as tabo · ured. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "taboured" have?
"taboured" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "taboured" into syllables?
"taboured" is divided into syllables as: tabo · ured.
What is the Scrabble score for "taboured"?
The Scrabble score for "taboured" is 11 points.
Using “taboured” in writing
Two-syllable words like "taboured" (tabo · ured) 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, “taboured” is worth 11 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 “taboured”
The letters in “taboured” can be rearranged to spell one other word: obdurate.