How many syllables in “stoneware”?
syllables in "stoneware"
Word details
Syllables
3
sto · new · are
Letters
9
s · t · o · n · e · w · a · r · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “stoneware”
The word “stoneware” contains 3 syllables, divided as sto · new · are. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stoneware" have?
"stoneware" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "stoneware" into syllables?
"stoneware" is divided into syllables as: sto · new · are.
What is the Scrabble score for "stoneware"?
The Scrabble score for "stoneware" is 12 points.
Using “stoneware” in writing
Three-syllable words like "stoneware" (sto · new · are) 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, “stoneware” is worth 12 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.