How many syllables in “endwise”?
syllables in "endwise"
Word details
Syllables
2
endw · ise
Letters
7
e · n · d · w · i · s · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “endwise”
The word “endwise” contains 2 syllables, divided as endw · ise. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "endwise" have?
"endwise" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "endwise" into syllables?
"endwise" is divided into syllables as: endw · ise.
What is the Scrabble score for "endwise"?
The Scrabble score for "endwise" is 11 points.
Using “endwise” in writing
Two-syllable words like "endwise" (endw · ise) 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, “endwise” 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 “endwise”
The letters in “endwise” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sinewed.