How many syllables in “shovelfuls”?
syllables in "shovelfuls"
Word details
Syllables
3
sho · vel · fuls
Letters
10
s · h · o · v · e · l · f · u · l · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “shovelfuls”
The word “shovelfuls” contains 3 syllables, divided as sho · vel · fuls. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "shovelfuls" have?
"shovelfuls" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "shovelfuls" into syllables?
"shovelfuls" is divided into syllables as: sho · vel · fuls.
What is the Scrabble score for "shovelfuls"?
The Scrabble score for "shovelfuls" is 19 points.
Using “shovelfuls” in writing
Three-syllable words like "shovelfuls" (sho · vel · fuls) 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, “shovelfuls” is worth 19 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 “shovelfuls”
The letters in “shovelfuls” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shovelsful.