How many syllables in “bedesman”?
syllables in "bedesman"
Word details
Syllables
3
be · de · sman
Letters
8
b · e · d · e · s · m · a · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “bedesman”
The word “bedesman” contains 3 syllables, divided as be · de · sman. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bedesman" have?
"bedesman" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bedesman" into syllables?
"bedesman" is divided into syllables as: be · de · sman.
What is the Scrabble score for "bedesman"?
The Scrabble score for "bedesman" is 13 points.
Using “bedesman” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bedesman" (be · de · sman) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “bedesman” is worth 13 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 “bedesman”
The letters in “bedesman” can be rearranged to spell one other word: beadsmen.