How many syllables in “steamroll”?
syllables in "steamroll"
Word details
Syllables
2
steam · roll
Letters
9
s · t · e · a · m · r · o · l · l
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “steamroll”
The word “steamroll” contains 2 syllables, divided as steam · roll. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "steamroll" have?
"steamroll" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "steamroll" into syllables?
"steamroll" is divided into syllables as: steam · roll.
What is the Scrabble score for "steamroll"?
The Scrabble score for "steamroll" is 11 points.
Using “steamroll” in writing
Two-syllable words like "steamroll" (steam · roll) 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, “steamroll” 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 “steamroll”
The letters in “steamroll” can be rearranged to spell one other word: martellos.