How many syllables in “highest”?
syllables in "highest"
Word details
Syllables
2
hig · hest
Letters
7
h · i · g · h · e · s · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “highest”
The word “highest” contains 2 syllables, divided as hig · hest. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "highest" have?
"highest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "highest" into syllables?
"highest" is divided into syllables as: hig · hest.
What is the Scrabble score for "highest"?
The Scrabble score for "highest" is 14 points.
Using “highest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "highest" (hig · hest) 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, “highest” 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 “highest”
The letters in “highest” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: eighths, heights.