How many syllables in “headpins”?
syllables in "headpins"
Word details
Syllables
2
head · pins
Letters
8
h · e · a · d · p · i · n · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “headpins”
The word “headpins” contains 2 syllables, divided as head · pins. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "headpins" have?
"headpins" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "headpins" into syllables?
"headpins" is divided into syllables as: head · pins.
What is the Scrabble score for "headpins"?
The Scrabble score for "headpins" is 14 points.
Using “headpins” in writing
Two-syllable words like "headpins" (head · pins) 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, “headpins” 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 “headpins”
The letters in “headpins” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: deanship, pinheads.