How many syllables in “withies”?
syllables in "withies"
Word details
Syllables
2
wit · hies
Letters
7
w · i · t · h · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “withies”
The word “withies” contains 2 syllables, divided as wit · hies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "withies" have?
"withies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "withies" into syllables?
"withies" is divided into syllables as: wit · hies.
What is the Scrabble score for "withies"?
The Scrabble score for "withies" is 13 points.
Using “withies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "withies" (wit · hies) 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, “withies” 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 “withies”
The letters in “withies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: whities.