How many syllables in “yarrow”?
syllables in "yarrow"
Word details
Syllables
2
yar · row
Letters
6
y · a · r · r · o · w
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “yarrow”
The word “yarrow” contains 2 syllables, divided as yar · row. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yarrow" have?
"yarrow" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "yarrow" into syllables?
"yarrow" is divided into syllables as: yar · row.
What is the Scrabble score for "yarrow"?
The Scrabble score for "yarrow" is 12 points.
Using “yarrow” in writing
Two-syllable words like "yarrow" (yar · row) 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, “yarrow” is worth 12 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 “yarrow”
The letters in “yarrow” can be rearranged to spell one other word: arrowy.