How many syllables in “windup”?
syllables in "windup"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · dup
Letters
6
w · i · n · d · u · p
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “windup”
The word “windup” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · dup. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windup" have?
"windup" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "windup" into syllables?
"windup" is divided into syllables as: win · dup.
What is the Scrabble score for "windup"?
The Scrabble score for "windup" is 12 points.
Using “windup” in writing
Two-syllable words like "windup" (win · dup) 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, “windup” is worth 12 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.
Anagrams of “windup”
The letters in “windup” can be rearranged to spell one other word: upwind.