How many syllables in “sweatshirt”?
syllables in "sweatshirt"
Word details
Syllables
2
sweat · shirt
Letters
10
s · w · e · a · t · s · h · i · r · t
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “sweatshirt”
The word “sweatshirt” contains 2 syllables, divided as sweat · shirt. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sweatshirt" have?
"sweatshirt" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sweatshirt" into syllables?
"sweatshirt" is divided into syllables as: sweat · shirt.
What is the Scrabble score for "sweatshirt"?
The Scrabble score for "sweatshirt" is 16 points.
Using “sweatshirt” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sweatshirt" (sweat · shirt) 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, “sweatshirt” is worth 16 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 “sweatshirt”
The letters in “sweatshirt” can be rearranged to spell one other word: swarthiest.