How many syllables in “workpiece”?
syllables in "workpiece"
Word details
Syllables
2
workp · iece
Letters
9
w · o · r · k · p · i · e · c · e
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “workpiece”
The word “workpiece” contains 2 syllables, divided as workp · iece. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "workpiece" have?
"workpiece" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "workpiece" into syllables?
"workpiece" is divided into syllables as: workp · iece.
What is the Scrabble score for "workpiece"?
The Scrabble score for "workpiece" is 20 points.
Using “workpiece” in writing
Two-syllable words like "workpiece" (workp · iece) 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, “workpiece” is worth 20 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 “workpiece”
The letters in “workpiece” can be rearranged to spell one other word: piecework.