How many syllables in “married”?
syllables in "married"
Word details
Syllables
2
mar · ried
Letters
7
m · a · r · r · i · e · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “married”
The word “married” contains 2 syllables, divided as mar · ried. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "married" have?
"married" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "married" into syllables?
"married" is divided into syllables as: mar · ried.
What is the Scrabble score for "married"?
The Scrabble score for "married" is 10 points.
Using “married” in writing
Two-syllable words like "married" (mar · ried) 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, “married” 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 “married”
The letters in “married” can be rearranged to spell one other word: admirer.