How many syllables in “playdowns”?
syllables in "playdowns"
Word details
Syllables
2
play · downs
Letters
9
p · l · a · y · d · o · w · n · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “playdowns”
The word “playdowns” contains 2 syllables, divided as play · downs. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "playdowns" have?
"playdowns" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "playdowns" into syllables?
"playdowns" is divided into syllables as: play · downs.
What is the Scrabble score for "playdowns"?
The Scrabble score for "playdowns" is 18 points.
Using “playdowns” in writing
Two-syllable words like "playdowns" (play · downs) 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, “playdowns” is worth 18 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 “playdowns”
The letters in “playdowns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: downplays.