How many syllables in “beggars”?
syllables in "beggars"
Word details
Syllables
2
beg · gars
Letters
7
b · e · g · g · a · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “beggars”
The word “beggars” contains 2 syllables, divided as beg · gars. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "beggars" have?
"beggars" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "beggars" into syllables?
"beggars" is divided into syllables as: beg · gars.
What is the Scrabble score for "beggars"?
The Scrabble score for "beggars" is 11 points.
Using “beggars” in writing
Two-syllable words like "beggars" (beg · gars) 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, “beggars” is worth 11 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 “beggars”
The letters in “beggars” can be rearranged to spell one other word: baggers.