How many syllables in “headlong”?
syllables in "headlong"
Word details
Syllables
2
head · long
Letters
8
h · e · a · d · l · o · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “headlong”
The word “headlong” contains 2 syllables, divided as head · long. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "headlong" have?
"headlong" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "headlong" into syllables?
"headlong" is divided into syllables as: head · long.
What is the Scrabble score for "headlong"?
The Scrabble score for "headlong" is 13 points.
Using “headlong” in writing
Two-syllable words like "headlong" (head · long) 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, “headlong” is worth 13 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 “headlong”
The letters in “headlong” can be rearranged to spell one other word: longhead.