How many syllables in “linesman”?
syllables in "linesman"
Word details
Syllables
3
li · ne · sman
Letters
8
l · i · n · e · s · m · a · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “linesman”
The word “linesman” contains 3 syllables, divided as li · ne · sman. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "linesman" have?
"linesman" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "linesman" into syllables?
"linesman" is divided into syllables as: li · ne · sman.
What is the Scrabble score for "linesman"?
The Scrabble score for "linesman" is 10 points.
Using “linesman” in writing
Three-syllable words like "linesman" (li · ne · sman) 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, “linesman” is worth 10 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 “linesman”
The letters in “linesman” can be rearranged to spell one other word: melanins.