How many syllables in “woodlark”?
syllables in "woodlark"
Word details
Syllables
2
wood · lark
Letters
8
w · o · o · d · l · a · r · k
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “woodlark”
The word “woodlark” contains 2 syllables, divided as wood · lark. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "woodlark" have?
"woodlark" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "woodlark" into syllables?
"woodlark" is divided into syllables as: wood · lark.
What is the Scrabble score for "woodlark"?
The Scrabble score for "woodlark" is 16 points.
Using “woodlark” in writing
Two-syllable words like "woodlark" (wood · lark) 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, “woodlark” is worth 16 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 “woodlark”
The letters in “woodlark” can be rearranged to spell one other word: workload.