How many syllables in “bakers”?
syllables in "bakers"
Word details
Syllables
2
ba · kers
Letters
6
b · a · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “bakers”
The word “bakers” contains 2 syllables, divided as ba · kers. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bakers" have?
"bakers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bakers" into syllables?
"bakers" is divided into syllables as: ba · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "bakers"?
The Scrabble score for "bakers" is 12 points.
Using “bakers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bakers" (ba · kers) 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, “bakers” is worth 12 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 “bakers”
The letters in “bakers” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: brakes, breaks, kebars.