How many syllables in “attackers”?
syllables in "attackers"
Word details
Syllables
3
at · tac · kers
Letters
9
a · t · t · a · c · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “attackers”
The word “attackers” contains 3 syllables, divided as at · tac · kers. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "attackers" have?
"attackers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "attackers" into syllables?
"attackers" is divided into syllables as: at · tac · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "attackers"?
The Scrabble score for "attackers" is 15 points.
Using “attackers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "attackers" (at · tac · kers) 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, “attackers” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “attackers”
The letters in “attackers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reattacks.