How many syllables in “pieceworks”?
syllables in "pieceworks"
Word details
Syllables
3
pie · ce · works
Letters
10
p · i · e · c · e · w · o · r · k · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “pieceworks”
The word “pieceworks” contains 3 syllables, divided as pie · ce · works. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pieceworks" have?
"pieceworks" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pieceworks" into syllables?
"pieceworks" is divided into syllables as: pie · ce · works.
What is the Scrabble score for "pieceworks"?
The Scrabble score for "pieceworks" is 21 points.
Using “pieceworks” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pieceworks" (pie · ce · works) 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, “pieceworks” is worth 21 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 “pieceworks”
The letters in “pieceworks” can be rearranged to spell one other word: workpieces.