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