How many syllables in “potholes”?
syllables in "potholes"
Word details
Syllables
3
pot · ho · les
Letters
8
p · o · t · h · o · l · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “potholes”
The word “potholes” contains 3 syllables, divided as pot · ho · les. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "potholes" have?
"potholes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "potholes" into syllables?
"potholes" is divided into syllables as: pot · ho · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "potholes"?
The Scrabble score for "potholes" is 13 points.
Using “potholes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "potholes" (pot · ho · les) 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, “potholes” 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 “potholes”
The letters in “potholes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: posthole.