How many syllables in “windups”?
syllables in "windups"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · dups
Letters
7
w · i · n · d · u · p · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “windups”
The word “windups” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · dups. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windups" have?
"windups" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "windups" into syllables?
"windups" is divided into syllables as: win · dups.
What is the Scrabble score for "windups"?
The Scrabble score for "windups" is 13 points.
Using “windups” in writing
Two-syllable words like "windups" (win · dups) 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, “windups” is worth 13 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 “windups”
The letters in “windups” can be rearranged to spell one other word: upwinds.