How many syllables in “adders”?
syllables in "adders"
Word details
Syllables
2
ad · ders
Letters
6
a · d · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “adders”
The word “adders” contains 2 syllables, divided as ad · ders. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adders" have?
"adders" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "adders" into syllables?
"adders" is divided into syllables as: ad · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "adders"?
The Scrabble score for "adders" is 8 points.
Using “adders” in writing
Two-syllable words like "adders" (ad · ders) 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, “adders” is worth 8 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 “adders”
The letters in “adders” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: dreads, readds, sadder.