How many syllables in “pawnbrokers”?
syllables in "pawnbrokers"
Word details
Syllables
3
pawn · bro · kers
Letters
11
p · a · w · n · b · r · o · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “pawnbrokers”
The word “pawnbrokers” contains 3 syllables, divided as pawn · bro · kers. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pawnbrokers" have?
"pawnbrokers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pawnbrokers" into syllables?
"pawnbrokers" is divided into syllables as: pawn · bro · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "pawnbrokers"?
The Scrabble score for "pawnbrokers" is 22 points.
Using “pawnbrokers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pawnbrokers" (pawn · bro · kers) 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, “pawnbrokers” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.