How many syllables in “harshest”?
syllables in "harshest"
Word details
Syllables
2
har · shest
Letters
8
h · a · r · s · h · e · s · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “harshest”
The word “harshest” contains 2 syllables, divided as har · shest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "harshest" have?
"harshest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "harshest" into syllables?
"harshest" is divided into syllables as: har · shest.
What is the Scrabble score for "harshest"?
The Scrabble score for "harshest" is 14 points.
Using “harshest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "harshest" (har · shest) 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, “harshest” is worth 14 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 “harshest”
The letters in “harshest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: thrashes.