How many syllables in “windowsill”?
syllables in "windowsill"
Word details
Syllables
3
win · dow · sill
Letters
10
w · i · n · d · o · w · s · i · l · l
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “windowsill”
The word “windowsill” contains 3 syllables, divided as win · dow · sill. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windowsill" have?
"windowsill" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "windowsill" into syllables?
"windowsill" is divided into syllables as: win · dow · sill.
What is the Scrabble score for "windowsill"?
The Scrabble score for "windowsill" is 17 points.
Using “windowsill” in writing
Three-syllable words like "windowsill" (win · dow · sill) 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, “windowsill” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.