How many syllables in “weakish”?
syllables in "weakish"
Word details
Syllables
2
wea · kish
Letters
7
w · e · a · k · i · s · h
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “weakish”
The word “weakish” contains 2 syllables, divided as wea · kish. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "weakish" have?
"weakish" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "weakish" into syllables?
"weakish" is divided into syllables as: wea · kish.
What is the Scrabble score for "weakish"?
The Scrabble score for "weakish" is 17 points.
Using “weakish” in writing
Two-syllable words like "weakish" (wea · kish) 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, “weakish” 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.
Anagrams of “weakish”
The letters in “weakish” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hawkies.