How many syllables in “dockworkers”?
syllables in "dockworkers"
Word details
Syllables
3
doc · kwor · kers
Letters
11
d · o · c · k · w · o · r · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “dockworkers”
The word “dockworkers” contains 3 syllables, divided as doc · kwor · kers. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dockworkers" have?
"dockworkers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dockworkers" into syllables?
"dockworkers" is divided into syllables as: doc · kwor · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "dockworkers"?
The Scrabble score for "dockworkers" is 25 points.
Using “dockworkers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dockworkers" (doc · kwor · kers) 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, “dockworkers” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.