How many syllables in “bedlam”?
syllables in "bedlam"
Word details
Syllables
2
bed · lam
Letters
6
b · e · d · l · a · m
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bedlam”
The word “bedlam” contains 2 syllables, divided as bed · lam. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bedlam" have?
"bedlam" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bedlam" into syllables?
"bedlam" is divided into syllables as: bed · lam.
What is the Scrabble score for "bedlam"?
The Scrabble score for "bedlam" is 11 points.
Using “bedlam” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bedlam" (bed · lam) 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, “bedlam” 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 “bedlam”
The letters in “bedlam” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: ambled, beldam, blamed, lambed.