How many syllables in “balmiest”?
syllables in "balmiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
bal · miest
Letters
8
b · a · l · m · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “balmiest”
The word “balmiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as bal · miest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "balmiest" have?
"balmiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "balmiest" into syllables?
"balmiest" is divided into syllables as: bal · miest.
What is the Scrabble score for "balmiest"?
The Scrabble score for "balmiest" is 12 points.
Using “balmiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "balmiest" (bal · miest) 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, “balmiest” 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 “balmiest”
The letters in “balmiest” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: bimetals, lambiest, timbales.