How many syllables in “amends”?
syllables in "amends"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · mends
Letters
6
a · m · e · n · d · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “amends”
The word “amends” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · mends. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "amends" have?
"amends" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "amends" into syllables?
"amends" is divided into syllables as: a · mends.
What is the Scrabble score for "amends"?
The Scrabble score for "amends" is 9 points.
Using “amends” in writing
Two-syllable words like "amends" (a · mends) 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, “amends” is worth 9 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 “amends”
The letters in “amends” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: desman, menads.