How many syllables in “belows”?
syllables in "belows"
Word details
Syllables
2
be · lows
Letters
6
b · e · l · o · w · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “belows”
The word “belows” contains 2 syllables, divided as be · lows. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "belows" have?
"belows" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "belows" into syllables?
"belows" is divided into syllables as: be · lows.
What is the Scrabble score for "belows"?
The Scrabble score for "belows" is 11 points.
Using “belows” in writing
Two-syllable words like "belows" (be · lows) 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, “belows” 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 “belows”
The letters in “belows” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: bowels, elbows.