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How many syllables in “inhered”?

2

syllables in "inhered"

inhered
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Word details

Syllables

2

inhe · red

Letters

7

i · n · h · e · r · e · d

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
h4
e1
r1
e1
d2

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About the word “inhered

The word inhered contains 2 syllables, divided as inhe · red. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "inhered" have?

"inhered" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "inhered" into syllables?

"inhered" is divided into syllables as: inhe · red.

What is the Scrabble score for "inhered"?

The Scrabble score for "inhered" is 11 points.

Using “inhered” in writing

Two-syllable words like "inhered" (inhe · red) 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, inhered 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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