How many syllables in “mockingbirds”?
syllables in "mockingbirds"
Word details
Syllables
3
moc · kin · gbirds
Letters
12
m · o · c · k · i · n · g · b · i · r · d · s
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “mockingbirds”
The word “mockingbirds” contains 3 syllables, divided as moc · kin · gbirds. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mockingbirds" have?
"mockingbirds" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mockingbirds" into syllables?
"mockingbirds" is divided into syllables as: moc · kin · gbirds.
What is the Scrabble score for "mockingbirds"?
The Scrabble score for "mockingbirds" is 24 points.
Using “mockingbirds” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mockingbirds" (moc · kin · gbirds) 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, “mockingbirds” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.