How many syllables in “roughest”?
syllables in "roughest"
Word details
Syllables
2
roug · hest
Letters
8
r · o · u · g · h · e · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “roughest”
The word “roughest” contains 2 syllables, divided as roug · hest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "roughest" have?
"roughest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "roughest" into syllables?
"roughest" is divided into syllables as: roug · hest.
What is the Scrabble score for "roughest"?
The Scrabble score for "roughest" is 12 points.
Using “roughest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "roughest" (roug · hest) 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, “roughest” is worth 12 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 “roughest”
The letters in “roughest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: resought.