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