How many syllables in “windbreakers”?
syllables in "windbreakers"
Word details
Syllables
3
wind · brea · kers
Letters
12
w · i · n · d · b · r · e · a · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “windbreakers”
The word “windbreakers” contains 3 syllables, divided as wind · brea · kers. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windbreakers" have?
"windbreakers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "windbreakers" into syllables?
"windbreakers" is divided into syllables as: wind · brea · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "windbreakers"?
The Scrabble score for "windbreakers" is 22 points.
Using “windbreakers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "windbreakers" (wind · brea · kers) 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, “windbreakers” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.