How many syllables in “woodpecker”?
syllables in "woodpecker"
Word details
Syllables
3
wood · pec · ker
Letters
10
w · o · o · d · p · e · c · k · e · r
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “woodpecker”
The word “woodpecker” contains 3 syllables, divided as wood · pec · ker. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "woodpecker" have?
"woodpecker" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "woodpecker" into syllables?
"woodpecker" is divided into syllables as: wood · pec · ker.
What is the Scrabble score for "woodpecker"?
The Scrabble score for "woodpecker" is 22 points.
Using “woodpecker” in writing
Three-syllable words like "woodpecker" (wood · pec · ker) 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, “woodpecker” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “woodpecker”
The letters in “woodpecker” can be rearranged to spell one other word: peckerwood.