How many syllables in “steamiest”?
syllables in "steamiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
stea · miest
Letters
9
s · t · e · a · m · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “steamiest”
The word “steamiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as stea · miest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "steamiest" have?
"steamiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "steamiest" into syllables?
"steamiest" is divided into syllables as: stea · miest.
What is the Scrabble score for "steamiest"?
The Scrabble score for "steamiest" is 11 points.
Using “steamiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "steamiest" (stea · miest) 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, “steamiest” 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 “steamiest”
The letters in “steamiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: estimates.