How many syllables in “demy”?
syllables in "demy"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · my
Letters
4
d · e · m · y
Scrabble
10
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “demy”
The word “demy” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · my. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "demy" have?
"demy" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "demy" into syllables?
"demy" is divided into syllables as: de · my.
What is the Scrabble score for "demy"?
The Scrabble score for "demy" is 10 points.
Using “demy” in writing
Two-syllable words like "demy" (de · my) 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, “demy” 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 “demy”
The letters in “demy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: emyd.