How many syllables in “pelmets”?
syllables in "pelmets"
Word details
Syllables
2
pel · mets
Letters
7
p · e · l · m · e · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “pelmets”
The word “pelmets” contains 2 syllables, divided as pel · mets. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pelmets" have?
"pelmets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pelmets" into syllables?
"pelmets" is divided into syllables as: pel · mets.
What is the Scrabble score for "pelmets"?
The Scrabble score for "pelmets" is 11 points.
Using “pelmets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pelmets" (pel · mets) 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, “pelmets” is worth 11 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 “pelmets”
The letters in “pelmets” can be rearranged to spell one other word: temples.