How many syllables in “windfalls”?
syllables in "windfalls"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · dfalls
Letters
9
w · i · n · d · f · a · l · l · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “windfalls”
The word “windfalls” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · dfalls. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windfalls" have?
"windfalls" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "windfalls" into syllables?
"windfalls" is divided into syllables as: win · dfalls.
What is the Scrabble score for "windfalls"?
The Scrabble score for "windfalls" is 16 points.
Using “windfalls” in writing
Two-syllable words like "windfalls" (win · dfalls) 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, “windfalls” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.