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How many syllables in “bename”?

2

syllables in "bename"

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Word details

Syllables

2

ben · ame

Letters

6

b · e · n · a · m · e

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
e1
n1
a1
m3
e1

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About the word “bename

The word bename contains 2 syllables, divided as ben · ame. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "bename" have?

"bename" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "bename" into syllables?

"bename" is divided into syllables as: ben · ame.

What is the Scrabble score for "bename"?

The Scrabble score for "bename" is 10 points.

Using “bename” in writing

Two-syllable words like "bename" (ben · ame) 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, bename 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 “bename

The letters in bename can be rearranged to spell one other word: bemean.

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