How many syllables in “howdahs”?
syllables in "howdahs"
Word details
Syllables
2
how · dahs
Letters
7
h · o · w · d · a · h · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “howdahs”
The word “howdahs” contains 2 syllables, divided as how · dahs. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "howdahs" have?
"howdahs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "howdahs" into syllables?
"howdahs" is divided into syllables as: how · dahs.
What is the Scrabble score for "howdahs"?
The Scrabble score for "howdahs" is 17 points.
Using “howdahs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "howdahs" (how · dahs) 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, “howdahs” 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.