How many syllables in “headraces”?
syllables in "headraces"
Word details
Syllables
3
hea · dra · ces
Letters
9
h · e · a · d · r · a · c · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “headraces”
The word “headraces” contains 3 syllables, divided as hea · dra · ces. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "headraces" have?
"headraces" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "headraces" into syllables?
"headraces" is divided into syllables as: hea · dra · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "headraces"?
The Scrabble score for "headraces" is 15 points.
Using “headraces” in writing
Three-syllable words like "headraces" (hea · dra · ces) 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, “headraces” is worth 15 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 “headraces”
The letters in “headraces” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scarehead.