How many syllables in “sinewed”?
syllables in "sinewed"
Word details
Syllables
2
sine · wed
Letters
7
s · i · n · e · w · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “sinewed”
The word “sinewed” contains 2 syllables, divided as sine · wed. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sinewed" have?
"sinewed" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sinewed" into syllables?
"sinewed" is divided into syllables as: sine · wed.
What is the Scrabble score for "sinewed"?
The Scrabble score for "sinewed" is 11 points.
Using “sinewed” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sinewed" (sine · wed) 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, “sinewed” is worth 11 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 “sinewed”
The letters in “sinewed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: endwise.