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