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