How many syllables in “impelled”?
syllables in "impelled"
Word details
Syllables
2
impe · lled
Letters
8
i · m · p · e · l · l · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “impelled”
The word “impelled” contains 2 syllables, divided as impe · lled. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "impelled" have?
"impelled" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "impelled" into syllables?
"impelled" is divided into syllables as: impe · lled.
What is the Scrabble score for "impelled"?
The Scrabble score for "impelled" is 13 points.
Using “impelled” in writing
Two-syllable words like "impelled" (impe · lled) 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, “impelled” is worth 13 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 “impelled”
The letters in “impelled” can be rearranged to spell one other word: milleped.