How many syllables in “doorbells”?
syllables in "doorbells"
Word details
Syllables
2
door · bells
Letters
9
d · o · o · r · b · e · l · l · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “doorbells”
The word “doorbells” contains 2 syllables, divided as door · bells. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doorbells" have?
"doorbells" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "doorbells" into syllables?
"doorbells" is divided into syllables as: door · bells.
What is the Scrabble score for "doorbells"?
The Scrabble score for "doorbells" is 12 points.
Using “doorbells” in writing
Two-syllable words like "doorbells" (door · bells) 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, “doorbells” is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “doorbells”
The letters in “doorbells” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bordellos.