How many syllables in “toolholder”?
syllables in "toolholder"
Word details
Syllables
3
tool · hol · der
Letters
10
t · o · o · l · h · o · l · d · e · r
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “toolholder”
The word “toolholder” contains 3 syllables, divided as tool · hol · der. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "toolholder" have?
"toolholder" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "toolholder" into syllables?
"toolholder" is divided into syllables as: tool · hol · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "toolholder"?
The Scrabble score for "toolholder" is 14 points.
Using “toolholder” in writing
Three-syllable words like "toolholder" (tool · hol · der) 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, “toolholder” is worth 14 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.