How many syllables in “arresters”?
syllables in "arresters"
Word details
Syllables
3
ar · re · sters
Letters
9
a · r · r · e · s · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “arresters”
The word “arresters” contains 3 syllables, divided as ar · re · sters. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "arresters" have?
"arresters" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "arresters" into syllables?
"arresters" is divided into syllables as: ar · re · sters.
What is the Scrabble score for "arresters"?
The Scrabble score for "arresters" is 9 points.
Using “arresters” in writing
Three-syllable words like "arresters" (ar · re · sters) 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, “arresters” 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 “arresters”
The letters in “arresters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rearrests.