How many syllables in “sideways”?
syllables in "sideways"
Word details
Syllables
3
si · de · ways
Letters
8
s · i · d · e · w · a · y · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “sideways”
The word “sideways” contains 3 syllables, divided as si · de · ways. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sideways" have?
"sideways" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sideways" into syllables?
"sideways" is divided into syllables as: si · de · ways.
What is the Scrabble score for "sideways"?
The Scrabble score for "sideways" is 15 points.
Using “sideways” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sideways" (si · de · ways) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sideways” 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.
Anagrams of “sideways”
The letters in “sideways” can be rearranged to spell one other word: waysides.