How many syllables in “teardown”?
syllables in "teardown"
Word details
Syllables
2
tear · down
Letters
8
t · e · a · r · d · o · w · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “teardown”
The word “teardown” contains 2 syllables, divided as tear · down. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "teardown" have?
"teardown" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "teardown" into syllables?
"teardown" is divided into syllables as: tear · down.
What is the Scrabble score for "teardown"?
The Scrabble score for "teardown" is 12 points.
Using “teardown” in writing
Two-syllable words like "teardown" (tear · down) 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, “teardown” 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.
Anagrams of “teardown”
The letters in “teardown” can be rearranged to spell one other word: danewort.