How many syllables in “workbasket”?
syllables in "workbasket"
Word details
Syllables
3
wor · kba · sket
Letters
10
w · o · r · k · b · a · s · k · e · t
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “workbasket”
The word “workbasket” contains 3 syllables, divided as wor · kba · sket. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "workbasket" have?
"workbasket" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "workbasket" into syllables?
"workbasket" is divided into syllables as: wor · kba · sket.
What is the Scrabble score for "workbasket"?
The Scrabble score for "workbasket" is 23 points.
Using “workbasket” in writing
Three-syllable words like "workbasket" (wor · kba · sket) 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, “workbasket” 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 “workbasket”
The letters in “workbasket” can be rearranged to spell one other word: basketwork.