How many syllables in “besmiled”?
syllables in "besmiled"
Word details
Syllables
2
besm · iled
Letters
8
b · e · s · m · i · l · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “besmiled”
The word “besmiled” contains 2 syllables, divided as besm · iled. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "besmiled" have?
"besmiled" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "besmiled" into syllables?
"besmiled" is divided into syllables as: besm · iled.
What is the Scrabble score for "besmiled"?
The Scrabble score for "besmiled" is 13 points.
Using “besmiled” in writing
Two-syllable words like "besmiled" (besm · iled) 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, “besmiled” is worth 13 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 “besmiled”
The letters in “besmiled” can be rearranged to spell one other word: beslimed.