How many syllables in “hundredweights”?
syllables in "hundredweights"
Word details
Syllables
3
hun · dred · weights
Letters
14
h · u · n · d · r · e · d · w · e · i · g · h · t · s
Scrabble
26
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About the word “hundredweights”
The word “hundredweights” contains 3 syllables, divided as hun · dred · weights. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hundredweights" have?
"hundredweights" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hundredweights" into syllables?
"hundredweights" is divided into syllables as: hun · dred · weights.
What is the Scrabble score for "hundredweights"?
The Scrabble score for "hundredweights" is 26 points.
Using “hundredweights” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hundredweights" (hun · dred · weights) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hundredweights” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.