How many syllables in “workmates”?
syllables in "workmates"
Word details
Syllables
3
wor · kma · tes
Letters
9
w · o · r · k · m · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “workmates”
The word “workmates” contains 3 syllables, divided as wor · kma · tes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "workmates" have?
"workmates" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "workmates" into syllables?
"workmates" is divided into syllables as: wor · kma · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "workmates"?
The Scrabble score for "workmates" is 18 points.
Using “workmates” in writing
Three-syllable words like "workmates" (wor · kma · tes) 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, “workmates” is worth 18 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 “workmates”
The letters in “workmates” can be rearranged to spell one other word: teamworks.