How many syllables in “doorpost”?
syllables in "doorpost"
Word details
Syllables
2
door · post
Letters
8
d · o · o · r · p · o · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “doorpost”
The word “doorpost” contains 2 syllables, divided as door · post. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doorpost" have?
"doorpost" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "doorpost" into syllables?
"doorpost" is divided into syllables as: door · post.
What is the Scrabble score for "doorpost"?
The Scrabble score for "doorpost" is 11 points.
Using “doorpost” in writing
Two-syllable words like "doorpost" (door · post) 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, “doorpost” is worth 11 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 “doorpost”
The letters in “doorpost” can be rearranged to spell one other word: doorstop.