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How many syllables in “policyholders”?

5

syllables in "policyholders"

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Word details

Syllables

5

po · li · cy · hol · ders

Letters

13

p · o · l · i · c · y · h · o · l · d · e · r · s

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
o1
l1
i1
c3
y4
h4
o1
l1
d2
e1
r1
s1

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About the word “policyholders

The word policyholders contains 5 syllables, divided as po · li · cy · hol · ders. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "policyholders" have?

"policyholders" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "policyholders" into syllables?

"policyholders" is divided into syllables as: po · li · cy · hol · ders.

What is the Scrabble score for "policyholders"?

The Scrabble score for "policyholders" is 24 points.

Using “policyholders” in writing

"policyholders" (po · li · cy · hol · ders) 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, policyholders is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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