How many syllables in “posthole”?
syllables in "posthole"
Word details
Syllables
3
pos · tho · le
Letters
8
p · o · s · t · h · o · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “posthole”
The word “posthole” contains 3 syllables, divided as pos · tho · le. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "posthole" have?
"posthole" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "posthole" into syllables?
"posthole" is divided into syllables as: pos · tho · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "posthole"?
The Scrabble score for "posthole" is 13 points.
Using “posthole” in writing
Three-syllable words like "posthole" (pos · tho · le) 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, “posthole” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “posthole”
The letters in “posthole” can be rearranged to spell one other word: potholes.