How many syllables in “cardsharpers”?
syllables in "cardsharpers"
Word details
Syllables
3
car · dshar · pers
Letters
12
c · a · r · d · s · h · a · r · p · e · r · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “cardsharpers”
The word “cardsharpers” contains 3 syllables, divided as car · dshar · pers. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cardsharpers" have?
"cardsharpers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cardsharpers" into syllables?
"cardsharpers" is divided into syllables as: car · dshar · pers.
What is the Scrabble score for "cardsharpers"?
The Scrabble score for "cardsharpers" is 20 points.
Using “cardsharpers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cardsharpers" (car · dshar · pers) 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, “cardsharpers” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.