How many syllables in “urban”?
syllables in "urban"
Word details
Syllables
2
ur · ban
Letters
5
u · r · b · a · n
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “urban”
The word “urban” contains 2 syllables, divided as ur · ban. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "urban" have?
"urban" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "urban" into syllables?
"urban" is divided into syllables as: ur · ban.
What is the Scrabble score for "urban"?
The Scrabble score for "urban" is 7 points.
Using “urban” in writing
Two-syllable words like "urban" (ur · ban) 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, “urban” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “urban”
The letters in “urban” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: buran, unbar.