How many syllables in “woodland”?
syllables in "woodland"
Word details
Syllables
2
wood · land
Letters
8
w · o · o · d · l · a · n · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “woodland”
The word “woodland” contains 2 syllables, divided as wood · land. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "woodland" have?
"woodland" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "woodland" into syllables?
"woodland" is divided into syllables as: wood · land.
What is the Scrabble score for "woodland"?
The Scrabble score for "woodland" is 13 points.
Using “woodland” in writing
Two-syllable words like "woodland" (wood · land) 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, “woodland” 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 “woodland”
The letters in “woodland” can be rearranged to spell one other word: download.