How many syllables in “weather”?
syllables in "weather"
Word details
Syllables
2
weat · her
Letters
7
w · e · a · t · h · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “weather”
The word “weather” contains 2 syllables, divided as weat · her. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "weather" have?
"weather" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "weather" into syllables?
"weather" is divided into syllables as: weat · her.
What is the Scrabble score for "weather"?
The Scrabble score for "weather" is 13 points.
Using “weather” in writing
Two-syllable words like "weather" (weat · her) 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, “weather” 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.
Anagrams of “weather”
The letters in “weather” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: whereat, wreathe.