How many syllables in “maidens”?
syllables in "maidens"
Word details
Syllables
2
mai · dens
Letters
7
m · a · i · d · e · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “maidens”
The word “maidens” contains 2 syllables, divided as mai · dens. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maidens" have?
"maidens" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "maidens" into syllables?
"maidens" is divided into syllables as: mai · dens.
What is the Scrabble score for "maidens"?
The Scrabble score for "maidens" is 10 points.
Using “maidens” in writing
Two-syllable words like "maidens" (mai · dens) 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, “maidens” is worth 10 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 “maidens”
The letters in “maidens” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: medians, medinas, sideman.