How many syllables in “toeholds”?
syllables in "toeholds"
Word details
Syllables
2
toe · holds
Letters
8
t · o · e · h · o · l · d · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “toeholds”
The word “toeholds” contains 2 syllables, divided as toe · holds. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "toeholds" have?
"toeholds" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "toeholds" into syllables?
"toeholds" is divided into syllables as: toe · holds.
What is the Scrabble score for "toeholds"?
The Scrabble score for "toeholds" is 12 points.
Using “toeholds” in writing
Two-syllable words like "toeholds" (toe · holds) 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, “toeholds” 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 “toeholds”
The letters in “toeholds” can be rearranged to spell one other word: toolshed.