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