How many syllables in “stepdames”?
syllables in "stepdames"
Word details
Syllables
3
step · da · mes
Letters
9
s · t · e · p · d · a · m · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “stepdames”
The word “stepdames” contains 3 syllables, divided as step · da · mes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stepdames" have?
"stepdames" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "stepdames" into syllables?
"stepdames" is divided into syllables as: step · da · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "stepdames"?
The Scrabble score for "stepdames" is 14 points.
Using “stepdames” in writing
Three-syllable words like "stepdames" (step · da · mes) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “stepdames” is worth 14 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 “stepdames”
The letters in “stepdames” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stampedes.