How many syllables in “adhered”?
syllables in "adhered"
Word details
Syllables
2
adhe · red
Letters
7
a · d · h · e · r · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “adhered”
The word “adhered” contains 2 syllables, divided as adhe · red. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adhered" have?
"adhered" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "adhered" into syllables?
"adhered" is divided into syllables as: adhe · red.
What is the Scrabble score for "adhered"?
The Scrabble score for "adhered" is 12 points.
Using “adhered” in writing
Two-syllable words like "adhered" (adhe · red) 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, “adhered” 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 “adhered”
The letters in “adhered” can be rearranged to spell one other word: redhead.