How many syllables in “lamed”?
syllable in "lamed"
Word details
Syllables
1
lamed
Letters
5
l · a · m · e · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lamed”
The word “lamed” contains 1 syllable, divided as lamed. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lamed" have?
"lamed" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lamed" into syllables?
"lamed" is divided into syllables as: lamed.
What is the Scrabble score for "lamed"?
The Scrabble score for "lamed" is 8 points.
Using “lamed” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lamed" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “lamed” is worth 8 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 “lamed”
The letters in “lamed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: medal.