How many syllables in “balmy”?
syllables in "balmy"
Word details
Syllables
2
bal · my
Letters
5
b · a · l · m · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “balmy”
The word “balmy” contains 2 syllables, divided as bal · my. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "balmy" have?
"balmy" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "balmy" into syllables?
"balmy" is divided into syllables as: bal · my.
What is the Scrabble score for "balmy"?
The Scrabble score for "balmy" is 12 points.
Using “balmy” in writing
Two-syllable words like "balmy" (bal · my) 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, “balmy” 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 “balmy”
The letters in “balmy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lamby.