How many syllables in “widgeons”?
syllables in "widgeons"
Word details
Syllables
2
wid · geons
Letters
8
w · i · d · g · e · o · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “widgeons”
The word “widgeons” contains 2 syllables, divided as wid · geons. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "widgeons" have?
"widgeons" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "widgeons" into syllables?
"widgeons" is divided into syllables as: wid · geons.
What is the Scrabble score for "widgeons"?
The Scrabble score for "widgeons" is 13 points.
Using “widgeons” in writing
Two-syllable words like "widgeons" (wid · geons) 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, “widgeons” is worth 13 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 “widgeons”
The letters in “widgeons” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wendigos.