How many syllables in “ironmongery”?
syllables in "ironmongery"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · ron · mon · ge · ry
Letters
11
i · r · o · n · m · o · n · g · e · r · y
Scrabble
17
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “ironmongery”
The word “ironmongery” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · ron · mon · ge · ry. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ironmongery" have?
"ironmongery" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ironmongery" into syllables?
"ironmongery" is divided into syllables as: i · ron · mon · ge · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "ironmongery"?
The Scrabble score for "ironmongery" is 17 points.
Using “ironmongery” in writing
"ironmongery" (i · ron · mon · ge · ry) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ironmongery” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.