How many syllables in “stepdame”?
syllables in "stepdame"
Word details
Syllables
2
step · dame
Letters
8
s · t · e · p · d · a · m · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “stepdame”
The word “stepdame” contains 2 syllables, divided as step · dame. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stepdame" have?
"stepdame" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "stepdame" into syllables?
"stepdame" is divided into syllables as: step · dame.
What is the Scrabble score for "stepdame"?
The Scrabble score for "stepdame" is 13 points.
Using “stepdame” in writing
Two-syllable words like "stepdame" (step · dame) 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, “stepdame” 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 “stepdame”
The letters in “stepdame” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stampede.