How many syllables in “amend”?
syllables in "amend"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · mend
Letters
5
a · m · e · n · d
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “amend”
The word “amend” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · mend. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "amend" have?
"amend" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "amend" into syllables?
"amend" is divided into syllables as: a · mend.
What is the Scrabble score for "amend"?
The Scrabble score for "amend" is 8 points.
Using “amend” in writing
Two-syllable words like "amend" (a · mend) 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, “amend” is worth 8 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 “amend”
The letters in “amend” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: admen, maned, menad, named.