How many syllables in “toolholders”?
syllables in "toolholders"
Word details
Syllables
3
tool · hol · ders
Letters
11
t · o · o · l · h · o · l · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “toolholders”
The word “toolholders” contains 3 syllables, divided as tool · hol · ders. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "toolholders" have?
"toolholders" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "toolholders" into syllables?
"toolholders" is divided into syllables as: tool · hol · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "toolholders"?
The Scrabble score for "toolholders" is 15 points.
Using “toolholders” in writing
Three-syllable words like "toolholders" (tool · hol · ders) 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, “toolholders” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.