How many syllables in “pinhead”?
syllables in "pinhead"
Word details
Syllables
2
pin · head
Letters
7
p · i · n · h · e · a · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “pinhead”
The word “pinhead” contains 2 syllables, divided as pin · head. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pinhead" have?
"pinhead" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pinhead" into syllables?
"pinhead" is divided into syllables as: pin · head.
What is the Scrabble score for "pinhead"?
The Scrabble score for "pinhead" is 13 points.
Using “pinhead” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pinhead" (pin · head) 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, “pinhead” 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 “pinhead”
The letters in “pinhead” can be rearranged to spell one other word: headpin.