How many syllables in “besotted”?
syllables in "besotted"
Word details
Syllables
3
be · sot · ted
Letters
8
b · e · s · o · t · t · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “besotted”
The word “besotted” contains 3 syllables, divided as be · sot · ted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "besotted" have?
"besotted" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "besotted" into syllables?
"besotted" is divided into syllables as: be · sot · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "besotted"?
The Scrabble score for "besotted" is 11 points.
Using “besotted” in writing
Three-syllable words like "besotted" (be · sot · ted) 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, “besotted” 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 “besotted”
The letters in “besotted” can be rearranged to spell one other word: obtested.