How many syllables in “demeanor”?
syllables in "demeanor"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · mea · nor
Letters
8
d · e · m · e · a · n · o · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “demeanor”
The word “demeanor” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · mea · nor. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "demeanor" have?
"demeanor" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "demeanor" into syllables?
"demeanor" is divided into syllables as: de · mea · nor.
What is the Scrabble score for "demeanor"?
The Scrabble score for "demeanor" is 11 points.
Using “demeanor” in writing
Three-syllable words like "demeanor" (de · mea · nor) 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, “demeanor” 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 “demeanor”
The letters in “demeanor” can be rearranged to spell one other word: enamored.