How many syllables in “donnybrooks”?
syllables in "donnybrooks"
Word details
Syllables
3
don · ny · brooks
Letters
11
d · o · n · n · y · b · r · o · o · k · s
Scrabble
21
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About the word “donnybrooks”
The word “donnybrooks” contains 3 syllables, divided as don · ny · brooks. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "donnybrooks" have?
"donnybrooks" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "donnybrooks" into syllables?
"donnybrooks" is divided into syllables as: don · ny · brooks.
What is the Scrabble score for "donnybrooks"?
The Scrabble score for "donnybrooks" is 21 points.
Using “donnybrooks” in writing
Three-syllable words like "donnybrooks" (don · ny · brooks) 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, “donnybrooks” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.