How many syllables in “demanded”?
syllables in "demanded"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · man · ded
Letters
8
d · e · m · a · n · d · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “demanded”
The word “demanded” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · man · ded. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "demanded" have?
"demanded" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "demanded" into syllables?
"demanded" is divided into syllables as: de · man · ded.
What is the Scrabble score for "demanded"?
The Scrabble score for "demanded" is 13 points.
Using “demanded” in writing
Three-syllable words like "demanded" (de · man · ded) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “demanded” is worth 13 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 “demanded”
The letters in “demanded” can be rearranged to spell one other word: maddened.