How many syllables in “warded”?
syllables in "warded"
Word details
Syllables
2
war · ded
Letters
6
w · a · r · d · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “warded”
The word “warded” contains 2 syllables, divided as war · ded. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "warded" have?
"warded" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "warded" into syllables?
"warded" is divided into syllables as: war · ded.
What is the Scrabble score for "warded"?
The Scrabble score for "warded" is 11 points.
Using “warded” in writing
Two-syllable words like "warded" (war · ded) 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, “warded” 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 “warded”
The letters in “warded” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wadder.