How many syllables in “answers”?
syllables in "answers"
Word details
Syllables
2
an · swers
Letters
7
a · n · s · w · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “answers”
The word “answers” contains 2 syllables, divided as an · swers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "answers" have?
"answers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "answers" into syllables?
"answers" is divided into syllables as: an · swers.
What is the Scrabble score for "answers"?
The Scrabble score for "answers" is 10 points.
Using “answers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "answers" (an · swers) 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, “answers” 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 “answers”
The letters in “answers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rawness.