How many syllables in “treadmills”?
syllables in "treadmills"
Word details
Syllables
2
tread · mills
Letters
10
t · r · e · a · d · m · i · l · l · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “treadmills”
The word “treadmills” contains 2 syllables, divided as tread · mills. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "treadmills" have?
"treadmills" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "treadmills" into syllables?
"treadmills" is divided into syllables as: tread · mills.
What is the Scrabble score for "treadmills"?
The Scrabble score for "treadmills" is 13 points.
Using “treadmills” in writing
Two-syllable words like "treadmills" (tread · mills) 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, “treadmills” is worth 13 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.