How many syllables in “pintails”?
syllables in "pintails"
Word details
Syllables
2
pin · tails
Letters
8
p · i · n · t · a · i · l · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “pintails”
The word “pintails” contains 2 syllables, divided as pin · tails. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pintails" have?
"pintails" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pintails" into syllables?
"pintails" is divided into syllables as: pin · tails.
What is the Scrabble score for "pintails"?
The Scrabble score for "pintails" is 10 points.
Using “pintails” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pintails" (pin · tails) 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, “pintails” is worth 10 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 “pintails”
The letters in “pintails” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: alpinist, antislip, tailspin.