How many syllables in “healthiest”?
syllables in "healthiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
heal · thiest
Letters
10
h · e · a · l · t · h · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “healthiest”
The word “healthiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as heal · thiest. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "healthiest" have?
"healthiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "healthiest" into syllables?
"healthiest" is divided into syllables as: heal · thiest.
What is the Scrabble score for "healthiest"?
The Scrabble score for "healthiest" is 16 points.
Using “healthiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "healthiest" (heal · thiest) 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, “healthiest” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.