How many syllables in “windings”?
syllables in "windings"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · dings
Letters
8
w · i · n · d · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “windings”
The word “windings” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · dings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windings" have?
"windings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "windings" into syllables?
"windings" is divided into syllables as: win · dings.
What is the Scrabble score for "windings"?
The Scrabble score for "windings" is 13 points.
Using “windings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "windings" (win · dings) 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, “windings” is worth 13 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.