How many syllables in “officeholder”?
syllables in "officeholder"
Word details
Syllables
5
of · fi · ce · hol · der
Letters
12
o · f · f · i · c · e · h · o · l · d · e · r
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “officeholder”
The word “officeholder” contains 5 syllables, divided as of · fi · ce · hol · der. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "officeholder" have?
"officeholder" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "officeholder" into syllables?
"officeholder" is divided into syllables as: of · fi · ce · hol · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "officeholder"?
The Scrabble score for "officeholder" is 24 points.
Using “officeholder” in writing
"officeholder" (of · fi · ce · hol · der) 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, “officeholder” 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.