How many syllables in “wordier”?
syllables in "wordier"
Word details
Syllables
2
wor · dier
Letters
7
w · o · r · d · i · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “wordier”
The word “wordier” contains 2 syllables, divided as wor · dier. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wordier" have?
"wordier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wordier" into syllables?
"wordier" is divided into syllables as: wor · dier.
What is the Scrabble score for "wordier"?
The Scrabble score for "wordier" is 11 points.
Using “wordier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wordier" (wor · dier) 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, “wordier” 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 “wordier”
The letters in “wordier” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: rowdier, worried.