How many syllables in “screwballs”?
syllables in "screwballs"
Word details
Syllables
2
screw · balls
Letters
10
s · c · r · e · w · b · a · l · l · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “screwballs”
The word “screwballs” contains 2 syllables, divided as screw · balls. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "screwballs" have?
"screwballs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "screwballs" into syllables?
"screwballs" is divided into syllables as: screw · balls.
What is the Scrabble score for "screwballs"?
The Scrabble score for "screwballs" is 17 points.
Using “screwballs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "screwballs" (screw · balls) 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, “screwballs” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.