How many syllables in “bowel”?
syllables in "bowel"
Word details
Syllables
2
bo · wel
Letters
5
b · o · w · e · l
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “bowel”
The word “bowel” contains 2 syllables, divided as bo · wel. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bowel" have?
"bowel" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bowel" into syllables?
"bowel" is divided into syllables as: bo · wel.
What is the Scrabble score for "bowel"?
The Scrabble score for "bowel" is 10 points.
Using “bowel” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bowel" (bo · wel) 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, “bowel” 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 “bowel”
The letters in “bowel” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: below, elbow.