How many syllables in “policewomen”?
syllables in "policewomen"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · li · ce · wo · men
Letters
11
p · o · l · i · c · e · w · o · m · e · n
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “policewomen”
The word “policewomen” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · li · ce · wo · men. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "policewomen" have?
"policewomen" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "policewomen" into syllables?
"policewomen" is divided into syllables as: po · li · ce · wo · men.
What is the Scrabble score for "policewomen"?
The Scrabble score for "policewomen" is 20 points.
Using “policewomen” in writing
"policewomen" (po · li · ce · wo · men) 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, “policewomen” 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.