How many syllables in “toothbrushings”?
syllables in "toothbrushings"
Word details
Syllables
3
tooth · brus · hings
Letters
14
t · o · o · t · h · b · r · u · s · h · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “toothbrushings”
The word “toothbrushings” contains 3 syllables, divided as tooth · brus · hings. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "toothbrushings" have?
"toothbrushings" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "toothbrushings" into syllables?
"toothbrushings" is divided into syllables as: tooth · brus · hings.
What is the Scrabble score for "toothbrushings"?
The Scrabble score for "toothbrushings" is 23 points.
Using “toothbrushings” in writing
Three-syllable words like "toothbrushings" (tooth · brus · hings) 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, “toothbrushings” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.