How many syllables in “handbreadths”?
syllables in "handbreadths"
Word details
Syllables
2
hand · breadths
Letters
12
h · a · n · d · b · r · e · a · d · t · h · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “handbreadths”
The word “handbreadths” contains 2 syllables, divided as hand · breadths. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "handbreadths" have?
"handbreadths" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "handbreadths" into syllables?
"handbreadths" is divided into syllables as: hand · breadths.
What is the Scrabble score for "handbreadths"?
The Scrabble score for "handbreadths" is 22 points.
Using “handbreadths” in writing
Two-syllable words like "handbreadths" (hand · breadths) 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, “handbreadths” 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 “handbreadths”
The letters in “handbreadths” can be rearranged to spell one other word: handsbreadth.