How many syllables in “bedlams”?
syllables in "bedlams"
Word details
Syllables
2
bed · lams
Letters
7
b · e · d · l · a · m · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “bedlams”
The word “bedlams” contains 2 syllables, divided as bed · lams. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bedlams" have?
"bedlams" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bedlams" into syllables?
"bedlams" is divided into syllables as: bed · lams.
What is the Scrabble score for "bedlams"?
The Scrabble score for "bedlams" is 12 points.
Using “bedlams” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bedlams" (bed · lams) 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, “bedlams” is worth 12 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 “bedlams”
The letters in “bedlams” can be rearranged to spell one other word: beldams.