How many syllables in “windrow”?
syllables in "windrow"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · drow
Letters
7
w · i · n · d · r · o · w
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “windrow”
The word “windrow” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · drow. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windrow" have?
"windrow" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "windrow" into syllables?
"windrow" is divided into syllables as: win · drow.
What is the Scrabble score for "windrow"?
The Scrabble score for "windrow" is 14 points.
Using “windrow” in writing
Two-syllable words like "windrow" (win · drow) 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, “windrow” is worth 14 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.