How many syllables in “thready”?
syllables in "thready"
Word details
Syllables
2
threa · dy
Letters
7
t · h · r · e · a · d · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “thready”
The word “thready” contains 2 syllables, divided as threa · dy. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thready" have?
"thready" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "thready" into syllables?
"thready" is divided into syllables as: threa · dy.
What is the Scrabble score for "thready"?
The Scrabble score for "thready" is 14 points.
Using “thready” in writing
Two-syllable words like "thready" (threa · dy) 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, “thready” is worth 14 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 “thready”
The letters in “thready” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hydrate.