How many syllables in “headspring”?
syllables in "headspring"
Word details
Syllables
2
head · spring
Letters
10
h · e · a · d · s · p · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “headspring”
The word “headspring” contains 2 syllables, divided as head · spring. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "headspring" have?
"headspring" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "headspring" into syllables?
"headspring" is divided into syllables as: head · spring.
What is the Scrabble score for "headspring"?
The Scrabble score for "headspring" is 17 points.
Using “headspring” in writing
Two-syllable words like "headspring" (head · spring) 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, “headspring” 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 “headspring”
The letters in “headspring” can be rearranged to spell one other word: springhead.