How many syllables in “piecework”?
syllables in "piecework"
Word details
Syllables
3
pie · ce · work
Letters
9
p · i · e · c · e · w · o · r · k
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “piecework”
The word “piecework” contains 3 syllables, divided as pie · ce · work. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "piecework" have?
"piecework" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "piecework" into syllables?
"piecework" is divided into syllables as: pie · ce · work.
What is the Scrabble score for "piecework"?
The Scrabble score for "piecework" is 20 points.
Using “piecework” in writing
Three-syllable words like "piecework" (pie · ce · work) 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, “piecework” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “piecework”
The letters in “piecework” can be rearranged to spell one other word: workpiece.