How many syllables in “blather”?
syllables in "blather"
Word details
Syllables
2
blat · her
Letters
7
b · l · a · t · h · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “blather”
The word “blather” contains 2 syllables, divided as blat · her. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "blather" have?
"blather" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "blather" into syllables?
"blather" is divided into syllables as: blat · her.
What is the Scrabble score for "blather"?
The Scrabble score for "blather" is 12 points.
Using “blather” in writing
Two-syllable words like "blather" (blat · her) 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, “blather” 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 “blather”
The letters in “blather” can be rearranged to spell one other word: halbert.