How many syllables in “tollway”?
syllables in "tollway"
Word details
Syllables
2
tol · lway
Letters
7
t · o · l · l · w · a · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “tollway”
The word “tollway” contains 2 syllables, divided as tol · lway. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tollway" have?
"tollway" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tollway" into syllables?
"tollway" is divided into syllables as: tol · lway.
What is the Scrabble score for "tollway"?
The Scrabble score for "tollway" is 13 points.
Using “tollway” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tollway" (tol · lway) 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, “tollway” is worth 13 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 “tollway”
The letters in “tollway” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tallowy.