How many syllables in “woodpeckers”?
syllables in "woodpeckers"
Word details
Syllables
3
wood · pec · kers
Letters
11
w · o · o · d · p · e · c · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “woodpeckers”
The word “woodpeckers” contains 3 syllables, divided as wood · pec · kers. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "woodpeckers" have?
"woodpeckers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "woodpeckers" into syllables?
"woodpeckers" is divided into syllables as: wood · pec · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "woodpeckers"?
The Scrabble score for "woodpeckers" is 23 points.
Using “woodpeckers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "woodpeckers" (wood · pec · 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, “woodpeckers” 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.
Anagrams of “woodpeckers”
The letters in “woodpeckers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: peckerwoods.