How many syllables in “headmasters”?
syllables in "headmasters"
Word details
Syllables
3
head · ma · sters
Letters
11
h · e · a · d · m · a · s · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “headmasters”
The word “headmasters” contains 3 syllables, divided as head · ma · sters. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "headmasters" have?
"headmasters" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "headmasters" into syllables?
"headmasters" is divided into syllables as: head · ma · sters.
What is the Scrabble score for "headmasters"?
The Scrabble score for "headmasters" is 17 points.
Using “headmasters” in writing
Three-syllable words like "headmasters" (head · ma · sters) 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, “headmasters” is worth 17 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 “headmasters”
The letters in “headmasters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: headstreams.