How many syllables in “butlers”?
syllables in "butlers"
Word details
Syllables
2
but · lers
Letters
7
b · u · t · l · e · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “butlers”
The word “butlers” contains 2 syllables, divided as but · lers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "butlers" have?
"butlers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "butlers" into syllables?
"butlers" is divided into syllables as: but · lers.
What is the Scrabble score for "butlers"?
The Scrabble score for "butlers" is 9 points.
Using “butlers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "butlers" (but · 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, “butlers” is worth 9 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 “butlers”
The letters in “butlers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: bluster, subtler.