How many syllables in “windways”?
syllables in "windways"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · dways
Letters
8
w · i · n · d · w · a · y · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “windways”
The word “windways” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · dways. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "windways" have?
"windways" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "windways" into syllables?
"windways" is divided into syllables as: win · dways.
What is the Scrabble score for "windways"?
The Scrabble score for "windways" is 18 points.
Using “windways” in writing
Two-syllable words like "windways" (win · dways) 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, “windways” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.