How many syllables in “windlassing”?
syllables in "windlassing"
Word details
Syllables
3
win · dlas · sing
Letters
11
w · i · n · d · l · a · s · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “windlassing”
The word “windlassing” contains 3 syllables, divided as win · dlas · sing. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windlassing" have?
"windlassing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "windlassing" into syllables?
"windlassing" is divided into syllables as: win · dlas · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "windlassing"?
The Scrabble score for "windlassing" is 16 points.
Using “windlassing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "windlassing" (win · dlas · sing) 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, “windlassing” 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.