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