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