How many syllables in “murdered”?
syllables in "murdered"
Word details
Syllables
2
murd · ered
Letters
8
m · u · r · d · e · r · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “murdered”
The word “murdered” contains 2 syllables, divided as murd · ered. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "murdered" have?
"murdered" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "murdered" into syllables?
"murdered" is divided into syllables as: murd · ered.
What is the Scrabble score for "murdered"?
The Scrabble score for "murdered" is 12 points.
Using “murdered” in writing
Two-syllable words like "murdered" (murd · ered) 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, “murdered” is worth 12 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 “murdered”
The letters in “murdered” can be rearranged to spell one other word: demurred.