How many syllables in “winding”?
syllables in "winding"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · ding
Letters
7
w · i · n · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “winding”
The word “winding” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · ding. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "winding" have?
"winding" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "winding" into syllables?
"winding" is divided into syllables as: win · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "winding"?
The Scrabble score for "winding" is 12 points.
Using “winding” in writing
Two-syllable words like "winding" (win · ding) 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, “winding” is worth 12 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 “winding”
The letters in “winding” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dwining.