How many syllables in “below”?
syllables in "below"
Word details
Syllables
2
be · low
Letters
5
b · e · l · o · w
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “below”
The word “below” contains 2 syllables, divided as be · low. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "below" have?
"below" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "below" into syllables?
"below" is divided into syllables as: be · low.
What is the Scrabble score for "below"?
The Scrabble score for "below" is 10 points.
Using “below” in writing
Two-syllable words like "below" (be · low) 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, “below” 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 “below”
The letters in “below” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: bowel, elbow.