How many syllables in “birdseed”?
syllables in "birdseed"
Word details
Syllables
2
bir · dseed
Letters
8
b · i · r · d · s · e · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “birdseed”
The word “birdseed” contains 2 syllables, divided as bir · dseed. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "birdseed" have?
"birdseed" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "birdseed" into syllables?
"birdseed" is divided into syllables as: bir · dseed.
What is the Scrabble score for "birdseed"?
The Scrabble score for "birdseed" is 12 points.
Using “birdseed” in writing
Two-syllable words like "birdseed" (bir · dseed) 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, “birdseed” is worth 12 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 “birdseed”
The letters in “birdseed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: debrides.