How many syllables in “yardman”?
syllables in "yardman"
Word details
Syllables
2
yar · dman
Letters
7
y · a · r · d · m · a · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “yardman”
The word “yardman” contains 2 syllables, divided as yar · dman. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yardman" have?
"yardman" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "yardman" into syllables?
"yardman" is divided into syllables as: yar · dman.
What is the Scrabble score for "yardman"?
The Scrabble score for "yardman" is 13 points.
Using “yardman” in writing
Two-syllable words like "yardman" (yar · dman) 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, “yardman” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “yardman”
The letters in “yardman” can be rearranged to spell one other word: drayman.