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