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