How many syllables in “demands”?
syllables in "demands"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · mands
Letters
7
d · e · m · a · n · d · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “demands”
The word “demands” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · mands. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "demands" have?
"demands" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "demands" into syllables?
"demands" is divided into syllables as: de · mands.
What is the Scrabble score for "demands"?
The Scrabble score for "demands" is 11 points.
Using “demands” in writing
Two-syllable words like "demands" (de · mands) 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, “demands” 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 “demands”
The letters in “demands” can be rearranged to spell one other word: maddens.