How many syllables in “boulders”?
syllables in "boulders"
Word details
Syllables
2
boul · ders
Letters
8
b · o · u · l · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “boulders”
The word “boulders” contains 2 syllables, divided as boul · ders. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "boulders" have?
"boulders" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "boulders" into syllables?
"boulders" is divided into syllables as: boul · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "boulders"?
The Scrabble score for "boulders" is 11 points.
Using “boulders” in writing
Two-syllable words like "boulders" (boul · ders) 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, “boulders” 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 “boulders”
The letters in “boulders” can be rearranged to spell one other word: doublers.