How many syllables in “wheelbarrows”?
syllables in "wheelbarrows"
Word details
Syllables
3
wheel · bar · rows
Letters
12
w · h · e · e · l · b · a · r · r · o · w · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “wheelbarrows”
The word “wheelbarrows” contains 3 syllables, divided as wheel · bar · rows. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wheelbarrows" have?
"wheelbarrows" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "wheelbarrows" into syllables?
"wheelbarrows" is divided into syllables as: wheel · bar · rows.
What is the Scrabble score for "wheelbarrows"?
The Scrabble score for "wheelbarrows" is 23 points.
Using “wheelbarrows” in writing
Three-syllable words like "wheelbarrows" (wheel · bar · rows) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “wheelbarrows” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.