How many syllables in “pinheads”?
syllables in "pinheads"
Word details
Syllables
2
pin · heads
Letters
8
p · i · n · h · e · a · d · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “pinheads”
The word “pinheads” contains 2 syllables, divided as pin · heads. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pinheads" have?
"pinheads" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pinheads" into syllables?
"pinheads" is divided into syllables as: pin · heads.
What is the Scrabble score for "pinheads"?
The Scrabble score for "pinheads" is 14 points.
Using “pinheads” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pinheads" (pin · heads) 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, “pinheads” 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.
Anagrams of “pinheads”
The letters in “pinheads” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: deanship, headpins.