How many syllables in “impaled”?
syllables in "impaled"
Word details
Syllables
2
impa · led
Letters
7
i · m · p · a · l · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “impaled”
The word “impaled” contains 2 syllables, divided as impa · led. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "impaled" have?
"impaled" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "impaled" into syllables?
"impaled" is divided into syllables as: impa · led.
What is the Scrabble score for "impaled"?
The Scrabble score for "impaled" is 12 points.
Using “impaled” in writing
Two-syllable words like "impaled" (impa · led) 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, “impaled” 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 “impaled”
The letters in “impaled” can be rearranged to spell one other word: implead.