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