How many syllables in “wormwood”?
syllables in "wormwood"
Word details
Syllables
2
wor · mwood
Letters
8
w · o · r · m · w · o · o · d
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “wormwood”
The word “wormwood” contains 2 syllables, divided as wor · mwood. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wormwood" have?
"wormwood" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wormwood" into syllables?
"wormwood" is divided into syllables as: wor · mwood.
What is the Scrabble score for "wormwood"?
The Scrabble score for "wormwood" is 17 points.
Using “wormwood” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wormwood" (wor · mwood) 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, “wormwood” is worth 17 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 “wormwood”
The letters in “wormwood” can be rearranged to spell one other word: woodworm.