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How many syllables in “woollier”?

2

syllables in "woollier"

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Word details

Syllables

2

wool · lier

Letters

8

w · o · o · l · l · i · e · r

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

w4
o1
o1
l1
l1
i1
e1
r1

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About the word “woollier

The word woollier contains 2 syllables, divided as wool · lier. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "woollier" have?

"woollier" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "woollier" into syllables?

"woollier" is divided into syllables as: wool · lier.

What is the Scrabble score for "woollier"?

The Scrabble score for "woollier" is 11 points.

Using “woollier” in writing

Two-syllable words like "woollier" (wool · lier) 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, woollier is worth 11 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.

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