How many syllables in “longhead”?
syllables in "longhead"
Word details
Syllables
2
lon · ghead
Letters
8
l · o · n · g · h · e · a · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “longhead”
The word “longhead” contains 2 syllables, divided as lon · ghead. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "longhead" have?
"longhead" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "longhead" into syllables?
"longhead" is divided into syllables as: lon · ghead.
What is the Scrabble score for "longhead"?
The Scrabble score for "longhead" is 13 points.
Using “longhead” in writing
Two-syllable words like "longhead" (lon · ghead) 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, “longhead” 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.
Anagrams of “longhead”
The letters in “longhead” can be rearranged to spell one other word: headlong.