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