How many syllables in “workdays”?
syllables in "workdays"
Word details
Syllables
2
wor · kdays
Letters
8
w · o · r · k · d · a · y · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “workdays”
The word “workdays” contains 2 syllables, divided as wor · kdays. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "workdays" have?
"workdays" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "workdays" into syllables?
"workdays" is divided into syllables as: wor · kdays.
What is the Scrabble score for "workdays"?
The Scrabble score for "workdays" is 19 points.
Using “workdays” in writing
Two-syllable words like "workdays" (wor · kdays) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “workdays” is worth 19 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 “workdays”
The letters in “workdays” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dayworks.