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