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How many syllables in “beady”?

2

syllables in "beady"

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Word details

Syllables

2

bea · dy

Letters

5

b · e · a · d · y

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
e1
a1
d2
y4

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About the word “beady

The word beady contains 2 syllables, divided as bea · dy. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "beady" have?

"beady" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "beady" into syllables?

"beady" is divided into syllables as: bea · dy.

What is the Scrabble score for "beady"?

The Scrabble score for "beady" is 11 points.

Using “beady” in writing

Two-syllable words like "beady" (bea · dy) 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, beady 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 “beady

The letters in beady can be rearranged to spell one other word: bayed.

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