How many syllables in “ratholes”?
syllables in "ratholes"
Word details
Syllables
3
rat · ho · les
Letters
8
r · a · t · h · o · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “ratholes”
The word “ratholes” contains 3 syllables, divided as rat · ho · les. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ratholes" have?
"ratholes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ratholes" into syllables?
"ratholes" is divided into syllables as: rat · ho · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "ratholes"?
The Scrabble score for "ratholes" is 11 points.
Using “ratholes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ratholes" (rat · 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, “ratholes” is worth 11 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 “ratholes”
The letters in “ratholes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: loathers.