How many syllables in “answer”?
syllables in "answer"
Word details
Syllables
2
an · swer
Letters
6
a · n · s · w · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “answer”
The word “answer” contains 2 syllables, divided as an · swer. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "answer" have?
"answer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "answer" into syllables?
"answer" is divided into syllables as: an · swer.
What is the Scrabble score for "answer"?
The Scrabble score for "answer" is 9 points.
Using “answer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "answer" (an · swer) 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, “answer” 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.
Anagrams of “answer”
The letters in “answer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: resawn.