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