How many syllables in “bellowed”?
syllables in "bellowed"
Word details
Syllables
2
bell · owed
Letters
8
b · e · l · l · o · w · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “bellowed”
The word “bellowed” contains 2 syllables, divided as bell · owed. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bellowed" have?
"bellowed" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bellowed" into syllables?
"bellowed" is divided into syllables as: bell · owed.
What is the Scrabble score for "bellowed"?
The Scrabble score for "bellowed" is 14 points.
Using “bellowed” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bellowed" (bell · owed) 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, “bellowed” is worth 14 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 “bellowed”
The letters in “bellowed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bowelled.