How many syllables in “besliming”?
syllables in "besliming"
Word details
Syllables
3
be · sli · ming
Letters
9
b · e · s · l · i · m · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “besliming”
The word “besliming” contains 3 syllables, divided as be · sli · ming. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "besliming" have?
"besliming" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "besliming" into syllables?
"besliming" is divided into syllables as: be · sli · ming.
What is the Scrabble score for "besliming"?
The Scrabble score for "besliming" is 14 points.
Using “besliming” in writing
Three-syllable words like "besliming" (be · sli · ming) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “besliming” is worth 14 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 “besliming”
The letters in “besliming” can be rearranged to spell one other word: besmiling.