How many syllables in “headpin”?
syllables in "headpin"
Word details
Syllables
2
head · pin
Letters
7
h · e · a · d · p · i · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “headpin”
The word “headpin” contains 2 syllables, divided as head · pin. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "headpin" have?
"headpin" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "headpin" into syllables?
"headpin" is divided into syllables as: head · pin.
What is the Scrabble score for "headpin"?
The Scrabble score for "headpin" is 13 points.
Using “headpin” in writing
Two-syllable words like "headpin" (head · pin) 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, “headpin” 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 “headpin”
The letters in “headpin” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pinhead.