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