How many syllables in “winter”?
syllables in "winter"
Word details
Syllables
2
win · ter
Letters
6
w · i · n · t · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “winter”
The word “winter” contains 2 syllables, divided as win · ter. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "winter" have?
"winter" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "winter" into syllables?
"winter" is divided into syllables as: win · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "winter"?
The Scrabble score for "winter" is 9 points.
Using “winter” in writing
Two-syllable words like "winter" (win · ter) 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, “winter” is worth 9 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 “winter”
The letters in “winter” can be rearranged to spell one other word: twiner.