How many syllables in “windpipes”?
syllables in "windpipes"
Word details
Syllables
3
win · dpi · pes
Letters
9
w · i · n · d · p · i · p · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “windpipes”
The word “windpipes” contains 3 syllables, divided as win · dpi · pes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windpipes" have?
"windpipes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "windpipes" into syllables?
"windpipes" is divided into syllables as: win · dpi · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "windpipes"?
The Scrabble score for "windpipes" is 17 points.
Using “windpipes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "windpipes" (win · dpi · pes) 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, “windpipes” 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.