How many syllables in “sportswear”?
syllables in "sportswear"
Word details
Syllables
2
sport · swear
Letters
10
s · p · o · r · t · s · w · e · a · r
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “sportswear”
The word “sportswear” contains 2 syllables, divided as sport · swear. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sportswear" have?
"sportswear" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sportswear" into syllables?
"sportswear" is divided into syllables as: sport · swear.
What is the Scrabble score for "sportswear"?
The Scrabble score for "sportswear" is 15 points.
Using “sportswear” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sportswear" (sport · swear) 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, “sportswear” is worth 15 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 “sportswear”
The letters in “sportswear” can be rearranged to spell one other word: spearworts.