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