How many syllables in “accuser”?
syllables in "accuser"
Word details
Syllables
3
ac · cu · ser
Letters
7
a · c · c · u · s · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “accuser”
The word “accuser” contains 3 syllables, divided as ac · cu · ser. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "accuser" have?
"accuser" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "accuser" into syllables?
"accuser" is divided into syllables as: ac · cu · ser.
What is the Scrabble score for "accuser"?
The Scrabble score for "accuser" is 11 points.
Using “accuser” in writing
Three-syllable words like "accuser" (ac · cu · ser) 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, “accuser” is worth 11 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 “accuser”
The letters in “accuser” can be rearranged to spell one other word: accrues.