How many syllables in “doorposts”?
syllables in "doorposts"
Word details
Syllables
2
door · posts
Letters
9
d · o · o · r · p · o · s · t · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “doorposts”
The word “doorposts” contains 2 syllables, divided as door · posts. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doorposts" have?
"doorposts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "doorposts" into syllables?
"doorposts" is divided into syllables as: door · posts.
What is the Scrabble score for "doorposts"?
The Scrabble score for "doorposts" is 12 points.
Using “doorposts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "doorposts" (door · posts) 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, “doorposts” 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 “doorposts”
The letters in “doorposts” can be rearranged to spell one other word: doorstops.