How many syllables in “wardrobe”?
syllables in "wardrobe"
Word details
Syllables
2
ward · robe
Letters
8
w · a · r · d · r · o · b · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “wardrobe”
The word “wardrobe” contains 2 syllables, divided as ward · robe. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wardrobe" have?
"wardrobe" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wardrobe" into syllables?
"wardrobe" is divided into syllables as: ward · robe.
What is the Scrabble score for "wardrobe"?
The Scrabble score for "wardrobe" is 14 points.
Using “wardrobe” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wardrobe" (ward · robe) 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, “wardrobe” 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.
Anagrams of “wardrobe”
The letters in “wardrobe” can be rearranged to spell one other word: drawbore.