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How many syllables in “thruways”?

2

syllables in "thruways"

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Word details

Syllables

2

thru · ways

Letters

8

t · h · r · u · w · a · y · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
h4
r1
u1
w4
a1
y4
s1

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About the word “thruways

The word thruways contains 2 syllables, divided as thru · ways. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "thruways" have?

"thruways" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "thruways" into syllables?

"thruways" is divided into syllables as: thru · ways.

What is the Scrabble score for "thruways"?

The Scrabble score for "thruways" is 17 points.

Using “thruways” in writing

Two-syllable words like "thruways" (thru · ways) 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, thruways 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.

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