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How many syllables in “hiemal”?

2

syllables in "hiemal"

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Word details

Syllables

2

hie · mal

Letters

6

h · i · e · m · a · l

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
i1
e1
m3
a1
l1

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About the word “hiemal

The word hiemal contains 2 syllables, divided as hie · mal. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hiemal" have?

"hiemal" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "hiemal" into syllables?

"hiemal" is divided into syllables as: hie · mal.

What is the Scrabble score for "hiemal"?

The Scrabble score for "hiemal" is 11 points.

Using “hiemal” in writing

Two-syllable words like "hiemal" (hie · mal) 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, hiemal 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.

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