How many syllables in “warden”?
syllables in "warden"
Word details
Syllables
2
war · den
Letters
6
w · a · r · d · e · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “warden”
The word “warden” contains 2 syllables, divided as war · den. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "warden" have?
"warden" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "warden" into syllables?
"warden" is divided into syllables as: war · den.
What is the Scrabble score for "warden"?
The Scrabble score for "warden" is 10 points.
Using “warden” in writing
Two-syllable words like "warden" (war · den) 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, “warden” is worth 10 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 “warden”
The letters in “warden” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: wander, warned.