How many syllables in “administer”?
syllables in "administer"
Word details
Syllables
4
ad · mi · ni · ster
Letters
10
a · d · m · i · n · i · s · t · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “administer”
The word “administer” contains 4 syllables, divided as ad · mi · ni · ster. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "administer" have?
"administer" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "administer" into syllables?
"administer" is divided into syllables as: ad · mi · ni · ster.
What is the Scrabble score for "administer"?
The Scrabble score for "administer" is 13 points.
Using “administer” in writing
Four-syllable words like "administer" (ad · mi · ni · ster) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “administer” 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 “administer”
The letters in “administer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mistrained.