How many syllables in “bireme”?
syllables in "bireme"
Word details
Syllables
2
bir · eme
Letters
6
b · i · r · e · m · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bireme”
The word “bireme” contains 2 syllables, divided as bir · eme. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bireme" have?
"bireme" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bireme" into syllables?
"bireme" is divided into syllables as: bir · eme.
What is the Scrabble score for "bireme"?
The Scrabble score for "bireme" is 10 points.
Using “bireme” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bireme" (bir · eme) 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, “bireme” 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 “bireme”
The letters in “bireme” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: bemire, berime.