How many syllables in “widens”?
syllables in "widens"
Word details
Syllables
2
wi · dens
Letters
6
w · i · d · e · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “widens”
The word “widens” contains 2 syllables, divided as wi · dens. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "widens" have?
"widens" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "widens" into syllables?
"widens" is divided into syllables as: wi · dens.
What is the Scrabble score for "widens"?
The Scrabble score for "widens" is 10 points.
Using “widens” in writing
Two-syllable words like "widens" (wi · dens) 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, “widens” is worth 10 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 “widens”
The letters in “widens” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dwines.