How many syllables in “headstone”?
syllables in "headstone"
Word details
Syllables
2
heads · tone
Letters
9
h · e · a · d · s · t · o · n · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “headstone”
The word “headstone” contains 2 syllables, divided as heads · tone. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "headstone" have?
"headstone" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "headstone" into syllables?
"headstone" is divided into syllables as: heads · tone.
What is the Scrabble score for "headstone"?
The Scrabble score for "headstone" is 13 points.
Using “headstone” in writing
Two-syllable words like "headstone" (heads · tone) 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, “headstone” 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 “headstone”
The letters in “headstone” can be rearranged to spell one other word: headnotes.