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