How many syllables in “woodbox”?
syllables in "woodbox"
Word details
Syllables
2
wood · box
Letters
7
w · o · o · d · b · o · x
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “woodbox”
The word “woodbox” contains 2 syllables, divided as wood · box. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "woodbox" have?
"woodbox" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "woodbox" into syllables?
"woodbox" is divided into syllables as: wood · box.
What is the Scrabble score for "woodbox"?
The Scrabble score for "woodbox" is 20 points.
Using “woodbox” in writing
Two-syllable words like "woodbox" (wood · box) 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, “woodbox” is worth 20 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 “woodbox”
The letters in “woodbox” can be rearranged to spell one other word: boxwood.