How many syllables in “widowhoods”?
syllables in "widowhoods"
Word details
Syllables
3
wi · do · whoods
Letters
10
w · i · d · o · w · h · o · o · d · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “widowhoods”
The word “widowhoods” contains 3 syllables, divided as wi · do · whoods. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "widowhoods" have?
"widowhoods" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "widowhoods" into syllables?
"widowhoods" is divided into syllables as: wi · do · whoods.
What is the Scrabble score for "widowhoods"?
The Scrabble score for "widowhoods" is 21 points.
Using “widowhoods” in writing
Three-syllable words like "widowhoods" (wi · do · whoods) 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, “widowhoods” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.