How many syllables in “windmilling”?
syllables in "windmilling"
Word details
Syllables
3
win · dmil · ling
Letters
11
w · i · n · d · m · i · l · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “windmilling”
The word “windmilling” contains 3 syllables, divided as win · dmil · ling. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windmilling" have?
"windmilling" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "windmilling" into syllables?
"windmilling" is divided into syllables as: win · dmil · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "windmilling"?
The Scrabble score for "windmilling" is 18 points.
Using “windmilling” in writing
Three-syllable words like "windmilling" (win · dmil · ling) 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, “windmilling” 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.