How many syllables in “doorsills”?
syllables in "doorsills"
Word details
Syllables
2
door · sills
Letters
9
d · o · o · r · s · i · l · l · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “doorsills”
The word “doorsills” contains 2 syllables, divided as door · sills. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doorsills" have?
"doorsills" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "doorsills" into syllables?
"doorsills" is divided into syllables as: door · sills.
What is the Scrabble score for "doorsills"?
The Scrabble score for "doorsills" is 10 points.
Using “doorsills” in writing
Two-syllable words like "doorsills" (door · sills) 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, “doorsills” 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.