How many syllables in “bedamned”?
syllables in "bedamned"
Word details
Syllables
2
beda · mned
Letters
8
b · e · d · a · m · n · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “bedamned”
The word “bedamned” contains 2 syllables, divided as beda · mned. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bedamned" have?
"bedamned" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bedamned" into syllables?
"bedamned" is divided into syllables as: beda · mned.
What is the Scrabble score for "bedamned"?
The Scrabble score for "bedamned" is 14 points.
Using “bedamned” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bedamned" (beda · mned) 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, “bedamned” is worth 14 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 “bedamned”
The letters in “bedamned” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bemadden.