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How many syllables in “wordier”?

2

syllables in "wordier"

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Word details

Syllables

2

wor · dier

Letters

7

w · o · r · d · i · e · r

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

w4
o1
r1
d2
i1
e1
r1

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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.

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