How many syllables in “headmaster”?
syllables in "headmaster"
Word details
Syllables
3
head · ma · ster
Letters
10
h · e · a · d · m · a · s · t · e · r
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “headmaster”
The word “headmaster” contains 3 syllables, divided as head · ma · ster. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "headmaster" have?
"headmaster" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "headmaster" into syllables?
"headmaster" is divided into syllables as: head · ma · ster.
What is the Scrabble score for "headmaster"?
The Scrabble score for "headmaster" is 16 points.
Using “headmaster” in writing
Three-syllable words like "headmaster" (head · ma · ster) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “headmaster” is worth 16 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 “headmaster”
The letters in “headmaster” can be rearranged to spell one other word: headstream.