How many syllables in “deliveryman”?
syllables in "deliveryman"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · li · ve · ry · man
Letters
11
d · e · l · i · v · e · r · y · m · a · n
Scrabble
20
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About the word “deliveryman”
The word “deliveryman” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · li · ve · ry · man. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deliveryman" have?
"deliveryman" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "deliveryman" into syllables?
"deliveryman" is divided into syllables as: de · li · ve · ry · man.
What is the Scrabble score for "deliveryman"?
The Scrabble score for "deliveryman" is 20 points.
Using “deliveryman” in writing
"deliveryman" (de · li · ve · ry · man) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “deliveryman” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.