How many syllables in “airholes”?
syllables in "airholes"
Word details
Syllables
3
air · ho · les
Letters
8
a · i · r · h · o · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “airholes”
The word “airholes” contains 3 syllables, divided as air · ho · les. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "airholes" have?
"airholes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "airholes" into syllables?
"airholes" is divided into syllables as: air · ho · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "airholes"?
The Scrabble score for "airholes" is 11 points.
Using “airholes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "airholes" (air · ho · les) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “airholes” 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.
Anagrams of “airholes”
The letters in “airholes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shoalier.