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How many syllables in “demesnes”?

3

syllables in "demesnes"

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Word details

Syllables

3

de · me · snes

Letters

8

d · e · m · e · s · n · e · s

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
m3
e1
s1
n1
e1
s1

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About the word “demesnes

The word demesnes contains 3 syllables, divided as de · me · snes. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "demesnes" have?

"demesnes" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "demesnes" into syllables?

"demesnes" is divided into syllables as: de · me · snes.

What is the Scrabble score for "demesnes"?

The Scrabble score for "demesnes" is 11 points.

Using “demesnes” in writing

Three-syllable words like "demesnes" (de · me · snes) 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, demesnes 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 “demesnes

The letters in demesnes can be rearranged to spell one other word: seedsmen.

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