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