How many syllables in “letterhead”?
syllables in "letterhead"
Word details
Syllables
3
let · ter · head
Letters
10
l · e · t · t · e · r · h · e · a · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “letterhead”
The word “letterhead” contains 3 syllables, divided as let · ter · head. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "letterhead" have?
"letterhead" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "letterhead" into syllables?
"letterhead" is divided into syllables as: let · ter · head.
What is the Scrabble score for "letterhead"?
The Scrabble score for "letterhead" is 14 points.
Using “letterhead” in writing
Three-syllable words like "letterhead" (let · ter · head) 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, “letterhead” 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.