How many syllables in “widgeon”?
syllables in "widgeon"
Word details
Syllables
2
wid · geon
Letters
7
w · i · d · g · e · o · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “widgeon”
The word “widgeon” contains 2 syllables, divided as wid · geon. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "widgeon" have?
"widgeon" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "widgeon" into syllables?
"widgeon" is divided into syllables as: wid · geon.
What is the Scrabble score for "widgeon"?
The Scrabble score for "widgeon" is 12 points.
Using “widgeon” in writing
Two-syllable words like "widgeon" (wid · geon) 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, “widgeon” is worth 12 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 “widgeon”
The letters in “widgeon” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wendigo.