How many syllables in “holiday”?
syllables in "holiday"
Word details
Syllables
3
ho · li · day
Letters
7
h · o · l · i · d · a · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “holiday”
The word “holiday” contains 3 syllables, divided as ho · li · day. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "holiday" have?
"holiday" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "holiday" into syllables?
"holiday" is divided into syllables as: ho · li · day.
What is the Scrabble score for "holiday"?
The Scrabble score for "holiday" is 14 points.
Using “holiday” in writing
Three-syllable words like "holiday" (ho · li · day) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “holiday” is worth 14 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 “holiday”
The letters in “holiday” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hyaloid, hyoidal.