How many syllables in “cashier”?
syllables in "cashier"
Word details
Syllables
2
cas · hier
Letters
7
c · a · s · h · i · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cashier”
The word “cashier” contains 2 syllables, divided as cas · hier. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cashier" have?
"cashier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cashier" into syllables?
"cashier" is divided into syllables as: cas · hier.
What is the Scrabble score for "cashier"?
The Scrabble score for "cashier" is 12 points.
Using “cashier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cashier" (cas · hier) 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, “cashier” is worth 12 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 “cashier”
The letters in “cashier” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cahiers.