How many syllables in “bowler”?
syllables in "bowler"
Word details
Syllables
2
bow · ler
Letters
6
b · o · w · l · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bowler”
The word “bowler” contains 2 syllables, divided as bow · ler. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bowler" have?
"bowler" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bowler" into syllables?
"bowler" is divided into syllables as: bow · ler.
What is the Scrabble score for "bowler"?
The Scrabble score for "bowler" is 11 points.
Using “bowler” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bowler" (bow · ler) 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, “bowler” 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 “bowler”
The letters in “bowler” can be rearranged to spell one other word: blower.