How many syllables in “bemoans”?
syllables in "bemoans"
Word details
Syllables
2
be · moans
Letters
7
b · e · m · o · a · n · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bemoans”
The word “bemoans” contains 2 syllables, divided as be · moans. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bemoans" have?
"bemoans" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bemoans" into syllables?
"bemoans" is divided into syllables as: be · moans.
What is the Scrabble score for "bemoans"?
The Scrabble score for "bemoans" is 11 points.
Using “bemoans” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bemoans" (be · moans) 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, “bemoans” 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 “bemoans”
The letters in “bemoans” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ambones.