How many syllables in “wingbacks”?
syllables in "wingbacks"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · gbacks
Letters
9
w · i · n · g · b · a · c · k · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “wingbacks”
The word “wingbacks” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · gbacks. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wingbacks" have?
"wingbacks" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wingbacks" into syllables?
"wingbacks" is divided into syllables as: win · gbacks.
What is the Scrabble score for "wingbacks"?
The Scrabble score for "wingbacks" is 21 points.
Using “wingbacks” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wingbacks" (win · gbacks) 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, “wingbacks” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “wingbacks”
The letters in “wingbacks” can be rearranged to spell one other word: backswing.