How many syllables in “beady”?
syllables in "beady"
Word details
Syllables
2
bea · dy
Letters
5
b · e · a · d · y
Scrabble
11
points
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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.