How many syllables in “doorman”?
syllables in "doorman"
Word details
Syllables
2
door · man
Letters
7
d · o · o · r · m · a · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “doorman”
The word “doorman” contains 2 syllables, divided as door · man. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doorman" have?
"doorman" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "doorman" into syllables?
"doorman" is divided into syllables as: door · man.
What is the Scrabble score for "doorman"?
The Scrabble score for "doorman" is 10 points.
Using “doorman” in writing
Two-syllable words like "doorman" (door · man) 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, “doorman” is worth 10 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 “doorman”
The letters in “doorman” can be rearranged to spell one other word: madrono.