How many syllables in “bedsore”?
syllables in "bedsore"
Word details
Syllables
2
beds · ore
Letters
7
b · e · d · s · o · r · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bedsore”
The word “bedsore” contains 2 syllables, divided as beds · ore. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bedsore" have?
"bedsore" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bedsore" into syllables?
"bedsore" is divided into syllables as: beds · ore.
What is the Scrabble score for "bedsore"?
The Scrabble score for "bedsore" is 10 points.
Using “bedsore” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bedsore" (beds · ore) 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, “bedsore” is worth 10 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 “bedsore”
The letters in “bedsore” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sobered.