How many syllables in “policewoman”?
syllables in "policewoman"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · li · ce · wo · man
Letters
11
p · o · l · i · c · e · w · o · m · a · n
Scrabble
20
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About the word “policewoman”
The word “policewoman” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · li · ce · wo · man. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "policewoman" have?
"policewoman" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "policewoman" into syllables?
"policewoman" is divided into syllables as: po · li · ce · wo · man.
What is the Scrabble score for "policewoman"?
The Scrabble score for "policewoman" is 20 points.
Using “policewoman” in writing
"policewoman" (po · li · ce · wo · man) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “policewoman” 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.