How many syllables in “wingless”?
syllables in "wingless"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · gless
Letters
8
w · i · n · g · l · e · s · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “wingless”
The word “wingless” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · gless. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wingless" have?
"wingless" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wingless" into syllables?
"wingless" is divided into syllables as: win · gless.
What is the Scrabble score for "wingless"?
The Scrabble score for "wingless" is 12 points.
Using “wingless” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wingless" (win · gless) 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, “wingless” 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 “wingless”
The letters in “wingless” can be rearranged to spell one other word: swingles.