How many syllables in “officeholders”?
syllables in "officeholders"
Word details
Syllables
5
of · fi · ce · hol · ders
Letters
13
o · f · f · i · c · e · h · o · l · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “officeholders”
The word “officeholders” contains 5 syllables, divided as of · fi · ce · hol · ders. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "officeholders" have?
"officeholders" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "officeholders" into syllables?
"officeholders" is divided into syllables as: of · fi · ce · hol · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "officeholders"?
The Scrabble score for "officeholders" is 25 points.
Using “officeholders” in writing
"officeholders" (of · fi · ce · hol · ders) 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, “officeholders” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.