How many syllables in “toolmakers”?
syllables in "toolmakers"
Word details
Syllables
3
tool · ma · kers
Letters
10
t · o · o · l · m · a · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “toolmakers”
The word “toolmakers” contains 3 syllables, divided as tool · ma · kers. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "toolmakers" have?
"toolmakers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "toolmakers" into syllables?
"toolmakers" is divided into syllables as: tool · ma · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "toolmakers"?
The Scrabble score for "toolmakers" is 16 points.
Using “toolmakers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "toolmakers" (tool · ma · kers) 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, “toolmakers” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.