How many syllables in “winded”?
syllables in "winded"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · ded
Letters
6
w · i · n · d · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “winded”
The word “winded” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · ded. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "winded" have?
"winded" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "winded" into syllables?
"winded" is divided into syllables as: win · ded.
What is the Scrabble score for "winded"?
The Scrabble score for "winded" is 11 points.
Using “winded” in writing
Two-syllable words like "winded" (win · ded) 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, “winded” is worth 11 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 “winded”
The letters in “winded” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dwined.