How many syllables in “moodiest”?
syllables in "moodiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
moo · diest
Letters
8
m · o · o · d · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “moodiest”
The word “moodiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as moo · diest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "moodiest" have?
"moodiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "moodiest" into syllables?
"moodiest" is divided into syllables as: moo · diest.
What is the Scrabble score for "moodiest"?
The Scrabble score for "moodiest" is 11 points.
Using “moodiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "moodiest" (moo · diest) 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, “moodiest” is worth 11 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 “moodiest”
The letters in “moodiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sodomite.