How many syllables in “shirtsleeve”?
syllables in "shirtsleeve"
Word details
Syllables
2
shirts · leeve
Letters
11
s · h · i · r · t · s · l · e · e · v · e
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “shirtsleeve”
The word “shirtsleeve” contains 2 syllables, divided as shirts · leeve. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shirtsleeve" have?
"shirtsleeve" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shirtsleeve" into syllables?
"shirtsleeve" is divided into syllables as: shirts · leeve.
What is the Scrabble score for "shirtsleeve"?
The Scrabble score for "shirtsleeve" is 17 points.
Using “shirtsleeve” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shirtsleeve" (shirts · leeve) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “shirtsleeve” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “shirtsleeve”
The letters in “shirtsleeve” can be rearranged to spell one other word: theirselves.