How many syllables in “windlestraw”?
syllables in "windlestraw"
Word details
Syllables
3
win · dle · straw
Letters
11
w · i · n · d · l · e · s · t · r · a · w
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “windlestraw”
The word “windlestraw” contains 3 syllables, divided as win · dle · straw. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windlestraw" have?
"windlestraw" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "windlestraw" into syllables?
"windlestraw" is divided into syllables as: win · dle · straw.
What is the Scrabble score for "windlestraw"?
The Scrabble score for "windlestraw" is 18 points.
Using “windlestraw” in writing
Three-syllable words like "windlestraw" (win · dle · straw) 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, “windlestraw” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.