How many syllables in “weirdos”?
syllables in "weirdos"
Word details
Syllables
2
weir · dos
Letters
7
w · e · i · r · d · o · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “weirdos”
The word “weirdos” contains 2 syllables, divided as weir · dos. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "weirdos" have?
"weirdos" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "weirdos" into syllables?
"weirdos" is divided into syllables as: weir · dos.
What is the Scrabble score for "weirdos"?
The Scrabble score for "weirdos" is 11 points.
Using “weirdos” in writing
Two-syllable words like "weirdos" (weir · dos) 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, “weirdos” is worth 11 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 “weirdos”
The letters in “weirdos” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dowries, rowdies.