How many syllables in “adapter”?
syllables in "adapter"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · dap · ter
Letters
7
a · d · a · p · t · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “adapter”
The word “adapter” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · dap · ter. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adapter" have?
"adapter" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "adapter" into syllables?
"adapter" is divided into syllables as: a · dap · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "adapter"?
The Scrabble score for "adapter" is 10 points.
Using “adapter” in writing
Three-syllable words like "adapter" (a · dap · ter) 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, “adapter” is worth 10 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 “adapter”
The letters in “adapter” can be rearranged to spell one other word: readapt.