How many syllables in “holdup”?
syllables in "holdup"
Word details
Syllables
2
hol · dup
Letters
6
h · o · l · d · u · p
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “holdup”
The word “holdup” contains 2 syllables, divided as hol · dup. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "holdup" have?
"holdup" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "holdup" into syllables?
"holdup" is divided into syllables as: hol · dup.
What is the Scrabble score for "holdup"?
The Scrabble score for "holdup" is 12 points.
Using “holdup” in writing
Two-syllable words like "holdup" (hol · dup) 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, “holdup” 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 “holdup”
The letters in “holdup” can be rearranged to spell one other word: uphold.