How many syllables in “windsurfings”?
syllables in "windsurfings"
Word details
Syllables
3
win · dsur · fings
Letters
12
w · i · n · d · s · u · r · f · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “windsurfings”
The word “windsurfings” contains 3 syllables, divided as win · dsur · fings. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windsurfings" have?
"windsurfings" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "windsurfings" into syllables?
"windsurfings" is divided into syllables as: win · dsur · fings.
What is the Scrabble score for "windsurfings"?
The Scrabble score for "windsurfings" is 20 points.
Using “windsurfings” in writing
Three-syllable words like "windsurfings" (win · dsur · fings) 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, “windsurfings” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.