How many syllables in “women”?
syllables in "women"
Word details
Syllables
2
wo · men
Letters
5
w · o · m · e · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “women”
The word “women” contains 2 syllables, divided as wo · men. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "women" have?
"women" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "women" into syllables?
"women" is divided into syllables as: wo · men.
What is the Scrabble score for "women"?
The Scrabble score for "women" is 10 points.
Using “women” in writing
Two-syllable words like "women" (wo · men) 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, “women” is worth 10 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.