How many syllables in “betrayer”?
syllables in "betrayer"
Word details
Syllables
2
be · trayer
Letters
8
b · e · t · r · a · y · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “betrayer”
The word “betrayer” contains 2 syllables, divided as be · trayer. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "betrayer" have?
"betrayer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "betrayer" into syllables?
"betrayer" is divided into syllables as: be · trayer.
What is the Scrabble score for "betrayer"?
The Scrabble score for "betrayer" is 13 points.
Using “betrayer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "betrayer" (be · trayer) 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, “betrayer” is worth 13 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 “betrayer”
The letters in “betrayer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: teaberry.