How many syllables in “eastwards”?
syllables in "eastwards"
Word details
Syllables
2
eas · twards
Letters
9
e · a · s · t · w · a · r · d · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “eastwards”
The word “eastwards” contains 2 syllables, divided as eas · twards. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eastwards" have?
"eastwards" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "eastwards" into syllables?
"eastwards" is divided into syllables as: eas · twards.
What is the Scrabble score for "eastwards"?
The Scrabble score for "eastwards" is 13 points.
Using “eastwards” in writing
Two-syllable words like "eastwards" (eas · twards) 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, “eastwards” 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 “eastwards”
The letters in “eastwards” can be rearranged to spell one other word: radwastes.