How many syllables in “airliners”?
syllables in "airliners"
Word details
Syllables
3
air · li · ners
Letters
9
a · i · r · l · i · n · e · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “airliners”
The word “airliners” contains 3 syllables, divided as air · li · ners. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "airliners" have?
"airliners" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "airliners" into syllables?
"airliners" is divided into syllables as: air · li · ners.
What is the Scrabble score for "airliners"?
The Scrabble score for "airliners" is 9 points.
Using “airliners” in writing
Three-syllable words like "airliners" (air · li · ners) 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, “airliners” is worth 9 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.