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