How many syllables in “troubadours”?
syllables in "troubadours"
Word details
Syllables
3
trou · ba · dours
Letters
11
t · r · o · u · b · a · d · o · u · r · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “troubadours”
The word “troubadours” contains 3 syllables, divided as trou · ba · dours. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "troubadours" have?
"troubadours" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "troubadours" into syllables?
"troubadours" is divided into syllables as: trou · ba · dours.
What is the Scrabble score for "troubadours"?
The Scrabble score for "troubadours" is 14 points.
Using “troubadours” in writing
Three-syllable words like "troubadours" (trou · ba · dours) 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, “troubadours” is worth 14 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.