How many syllables in “donkeyworks”?
syllables in "donkeyworks"
Word details
Syllables
3
don · key · works
Letters
11
d · o · n · k · e · y · w · o · r · k · s
Scrabble
26
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About the word “donkeyworks”
The word “donkeyworks” contains 3 syllables, divided as don · key · works. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "donkeyworks" have?
"donkeyworks" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "donkeyworks" into syllables?
"donkeyworks" is divided into syllables as: don · key · works.
What is the Scrabble score for "donkeyworks"?
The Scrabble score for "donkeyworks" is 26 points.
Using “donkeyworks” in writing
Three-syllable words like "donkeyworks" (don · key · works) 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, “donkeyworks” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.