How many syllables in “blackheads”?
syllables in "blackheads"
Word details
Syllables
2
blac · kheads
Letters
10
b · l · a · c · k · h · e · a · d · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “blackheads”
The word “blackheads” contains 2 syllables, divided as blac · kheads. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "blackheads" have?
"blackheads" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "blackheads" into syllables?
"blackheads" is divided into syllables as: blac · kheads.
What is the Scrabble score for "blackheads"?
The Scrabble score for "blackheads" is 22 points.
Using “blackheads” in writing
Two-syllable words like "blackheads" (blac · kheads) 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, “blackheads” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “blackheads”
The letters in “blackheads” can be rearranged to spell one other word: backlashed.