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How many syllables in “scrawniest”?

2

syllables in "scrawniest"

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Word details

Syllables

2

scraw · niest

Letters

10

s · c · r · a · w · n · i · e · s · t

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
c3
r1
a1
w4
n1
i1
e1
s1
t1

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About the word “scrawniest

The word scrawniest contains 2 syllables, divided as scraw · niest. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "scrawniest" have?

"scrawniest" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "scrawniest" into syllables?

"scrawniest" is divided into syllables as: scraw · niest.

What is the Scrabble score for "scrawniest"?

The Scrabble score for "scrawniest" is 15 points.

Using “scrawniest” in writing

Two-syllable words like "scrawniest" (scraw · niest) 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, scrawniest is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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