How many syllables in “pigeonholes”?
syllables in "pigeonholes"
Word details
Syllables
4
pi · geon · ho · les
Letters
11
p · i · g · e · o · n · h · o · l · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “pigeonholes”
The word “pigeonholes” contains 4 syllables, divided as pi · geon · ho · les. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "pigeonholes" have?
"pigeonholes" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "pigeonholes" into syllables?
"pigeonholes" is divided into syllables as: pi · geon · ho · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "pigeonholes"?
The Scrabble score for "pigeonholes" is 17 points.
Using “pigeonholes” in writing
Four-syllable words like "pigeonholes" (pi · geon · ho · les) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pigeonholes” is worth 17 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 “pigeonholes”
The letters in “pigeonholes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: phenologies.