How many syllables in “watered”?
syllables in "watered"
Word details
Syllables
2
wate · red
Letters
7
w · a · t · e · r · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “watered”
The word “watered” contains 2 syllables, divided as wate · red. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "watered" have?
"watered" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "watered" into syllables?
"watered" is divided into syllables as: wate · red.
What is the Scrabble score for "watered"?
The Scrabble score for "watered" is 11 points.
Using “watered” in writing
Two-syllable words like "watered" (wate · red) 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, “watered” 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 “watered”
The letters in “watered” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dewater, tarweed.