How many syllables in “balmier”?
syllables in "balmier"
Word details
Syllables
2
bal · mier
Letters
7
b · a · l · m · i · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “balmier”
The word “balmier” contains 2 syllables, divided as bal · mier. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "balmier" have?
"balmier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "balmier" into syllables?
"balmier" is divided into syllables as: bal · mier.
What is the Scrabble score for "balmier"?
The Scrabble score for "balmier" is 11 points.
Using “balmier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "balmier" (bal · mier) 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, “balmier” is worth 11 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 “balmier”
The letters in “balmier” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lambier.