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