How many syllables in “windsocks”?
syllables in "windsocks"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · dsocks
Letters
9
w · i · n · d · s · o · c · k · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “windsocks”
The word “windsocks” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · dsocks. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windsocks" have?
"windsocks" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "windsocks" into syllables?
"windsocks" is divided into syllables as: win · dsocks.
What is the Scrabble score for "windsocks"?
The Scrabble score for "windsocks" is 19 points.
Using “windsocks” in writing
Two-syllable words like "windsocks" (win · dsocks) 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, “windsocks” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.