How many syllables in “daywork”?
syllables in "daywork"
Word details
Syllables
2
day · work
Letters
7
d · a · y · w · o · r · k
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “daywork”
The word “daywork” contains 2 syllables, divided as day · work. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "daywork" have?
"daywork" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "daywork" into syllables?
"daywork" is divided into syllables as: day · work.
What is the Scrabble score for "daywork"?
The Scrabble score for "daywork" is 18 points.
Using “daywork” in writing
Two-syllable words like "daywork" (day · work) 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, “daywork” is worth 18 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 “daywork”
The letters in “daywork” can be rearranged to spell one other word: workday.