How many syllables in “wormiest”?
syllables in "wormiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
wor · miest
Letters
8
w · o · r · m · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “wormiest”
The word “wormiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as wor · miest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wormiest" have?
"wormiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wormiest" into syllables?
"wormiest" is divided into syllables as: wor · miest.
What is the Scrabble score for "wormiest"?
The Scrabble score for "wormiest" is 13 points.
Using “wormiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wormiest" (wor · miest) 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, “wormiest” 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 “wormiest”
The letters in “wormiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: miswrote.