How many syllables in “monkshood”?
syllables in "monkshood"
Word details
Syllables
2
mon · kshood
Letters
9
m · o · n · k · s · h · o · o · d
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “monkshood”
The word “monkshood” contains 2 syllables, divided as mon · kshood. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "monkshood" have?
"monkshood" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "monkshood" into syllables?
"monkshood" is divided into syllables as: mon · kshood.
What is the Scrabble score for "monkshood"?
The Scrabble score for "monkshood" is 19 points.
Using “monkshood” in writing
Two-syllable words like "monkshood" (mon · kshood) 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, “monkshood” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “monkshood”
The letters in “monkshood” can be rearranged to spell one other word: monkhoods.