How many syllables in “holidays”?
syllables in "holidays"
Word details
Syllables
3
ho · li · days
Letters
8
h · o · l · i · d · a · y · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “holidays”
The word “holidays” contains 3 syllables, divided as ho · li · days. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "holidays" have?
"holidays" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "holidays" into syllables?
"holidays" is divided into syllables as: ho · li · days.
What is the Scrabble score for "holidays"?
The Scrabble score for "holidays" is 15 points.
Using “holidays” in writing
Three-syllable words like "holidays" (ho · li · days) 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, “holidays” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “holidays”
The letters in “holidays” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hyaloids.