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