How many syllables in “windless”?
syllables in "windless"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · dless
Letters
8
w · i · n · d · l · e · s · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “windless”
The word “windless” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · dless. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windless" have?
"windless" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "windless" into syllables?
"windless" is divided into syllables as: win · dless.
What is the Scrabble score for "windless"?
The Scrabble score for "windless" is 12 points.
Using “windless” in writing
Two-syllable words like "windless" (win · dless) 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, “windless” 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 “windless”
The letters in “windless” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: swindles, wildness.