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How many syllables in “whangee”?

2

syllables in "whangee"

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Word details

Syllables

2

whan · gee

Letters

7

w · h · a · n · g · e · e

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

w4
h4
a1
n1
g2
e1
e1

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About the word “whangee

The word whangee contains 2 syllables, divided as whan · gee. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "whangee" have?

"whangee" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "whangee" into syllables?

"whangee" is divided into syllables as: whan · gee.

What is the Scrabble score for "whangee"?

The Scrabble score for "whangee" is 14 points.

Using “whangee” in writing

Two-syllable words like "whangee" (whan · gee) 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, whangee is worth 14 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.

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