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