How many syllables in “amender”?
syllables in "amender"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · men · der
Letters
7
a · m · e · n · d · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “amender”
The word “amender” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · men · der. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "amender" have?
"amender" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "amender" into syllables?
"amender" is divided into syllables as: a · men · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "amender"?
The Scrabble score for "amender" is 10 points.
Using “amender” in writing
Three-syllable words like "amender" (a · men · der) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “amender” is worth 10 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 “amender”
The letters in “amender” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: meander, reedman, renamed.