How many syllables in “bowels”?
syllables in "bowels"
Word details
Syllables
2
bo · wels
Letters
6
b · o · w · e · l · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bowels”
The word “bowels” contains 2 syllables, divided as bo · wels. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bowels" have?
"bowels" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bowels" into syllables?
"bowels" is divided into syllables as: bo · wels.
What is the Scrabble score for "bowels"?
The Scrabble score for "bowels" is 11 points.
Using “bowels” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bowels" (bo · wels) 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, “bowels” 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 “bowels”
The letters in “bowels” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: belows, elbows.