How many syllables in “canvasser”?
syllables in "canvasser"
Word details
Syllables
3
can · vas · ser
Letters
9
c · a · n · v · a · s · s · e · r
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “canvasser”
The word “canvasser” contains 3 syllables, divided as can · vas · ser. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "canvasser" have?
"canvasser" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "canvasser" into syllables?
"canvasser" is divided into syllables as: can · vas · ser.
What is the Scrabble score for "canvasser"?
The Scrabble score for "canvasser" is 14 points.
Using “canvasser” in writing
Three-syllable words like "canvasser" (can · vas · ser) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “canvasser” is worth 14 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 “canvasser”
The letters in “canvasser” can be rearranged to spell one other word: canvasers.