How many syllables in “babyhoods”?
syllables in "babyhoods"
Word details
Syllables
3
ba · by · hoods
Letters
9
b · a · b · y · h · o · o · d · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “babyhoods”
The word “babyhoods” contains 3 syllables, divided as ba · by · hoods. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "babyhoods" have?
"babyhoods" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "babyhoods" into syllables?
"babyhoods" is divided into syllables as: ba · by · hoods.
What is the Scrabble score for "babyhoods"?
The Scrabble score for "babyhoods" is 20 points.
Using “babyhoods” in writing
Three-syllable words like "babyhoods" (ba · by · hoods) 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, “babyhoods” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.