How many syllables in “edified”?
syllables in "edified"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · di · fied
Letters
7
e · d · i · f · i · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “edified”
The word “edified” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · di · fied. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "edified" have?
"edified" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "edified" into syllables?
"edified" is divided into syllables as: e · di · fied.
What is the Scrabble score for "edified"?
The Scrabble score for "edified" is 12 points.
Using “edified” in writing
Three-syllable words like "edified" (e · di · fied) 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, “edified” is worth 12 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 “edified”
The letters in “edified” can be rearranged to spell one other word: deified.