How many syllables in “wardrobes”?
syllables in "wardrobes"
Word details
Syllables
3
war · dro · bes
Letters
9
w · a · r · d · r · o · b · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “wardrobes”
The word “wardrobes” contains 3 syllables, divided as war · dro · bes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wardrobes" have?
"wardrobes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "wardrobes" into syllables?
"wardrobes" is divided into syllables as: war · dro · bes.
What is the Scrabble score for "wardrobes"?
The Scrabble score for "wardrobes" is 15 points.
Using “wardrobes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "wardrobes" (war · dro · bes) 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, “wardrobes” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “wardrobes”
The letters in “wardrobes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: drawbores.