How many syllables in “builder”?
syllables in "builder"
Word details
Syllables
2
buil · der
Letters
7
b · u · i · l · d · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “builder”
The word “builder” contains 2 syllables, divided as buil · der. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "builder" have?
"builder" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "builder" into syllables?
"builder" is divided into syllables as: buil · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "builder"?
The Scrabble score for "builder" is 10 points.
Using “builder” in writing
Two-syllable words like "builder" (buil · der) 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, “builder” is worth 10 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 “builder”
The letters in “builder” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rebuild.