How many syllables in “wreathes”?
syllables in "wreathes"
Word details
Syllables
2
wreat · hes
Letters
8
w · r · e · a · t · h · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “wreathes”
The word “wreathes” contains 2 syllables, divided as wreat · hes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wreathes" have?
"wreathes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wreathes" into syllables?
"wreathes" is divided into syllables as: wreat · hes.
What is the Scrabble score for "wreathes"?
The Scrabble score for "wreathes" is 14 points.
Using “wreathes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wreathes" (wreat · hes) 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, “wreathes” is worth 14 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 “wreathes”
The letters in “wreathes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: weathers.