How many syllables in “dustpan”?
syllables in "dustpan"
Word details
Syllables
2
dus · tpan
Letters
7
d · u · s · t · p · a · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “dustpan”
The word “dustpan” contains 2 syllables, divided as dus · tpan. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dustpan" have?
"dustpan" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dustpan" into syllables?
"dustpan" is divided into syllables as: dus · tpan.
What is the Scrabble score for "dustpan"?
The Scrabble score for "dustpan" is 10 points.
Using “dustpan” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dustpan" (dus · tpan) 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, “dustpan” 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.
Anagrams of “dustpan”
The letters in “dustpan” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: standup, upstand.