How many syllables in “landfills”?
syllables in "landfills"
Word details
Syllables
2
lan · dfills
Letters
9
l · a · n · d · f · i · l · l · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “landfills”
The word “landfills” contains 2 syllables, divided as lan · dfills. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "landfills" have?
"landfills" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "landfills" into syllables?
"landfills" is divided into syllables as: lan · dfills.
What is the Scrabble score for "landfills"?
The Scrabble score for "landfills" is 13 points.
Using “landfills” in writing
Two-syllable words like "landfills" (lan · dfills) 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, “landfills” is worth 13 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.