How many syllables in “pesthole”?
syllables in "pesthole"
Word details
Syllables
3
pes · tho · le
Letters
8
p · e · s · t · h · o · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “pesthole”
The word “pesthole” contains 3 syllables, divided as pes · tho · le. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pesthole" have?
"pesthole" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pesthole" into syllables?
"pesthole" is divided into syllables as: pes · tho · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "pesthole"?
The Scrabble score for "pesthole" is 13 points.
Using “pesthole” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pesthole" (pes · tho · le) 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, “pesthole” is worth 13 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 “pesthole”
The letters in “pesthole” can be rearranged to spell one other word: heelpost.