How many syllables in “chaser”?
syllables in "chaser"
Word details
Syllables
2
cha · ser
Letters
6
c · h · a · s · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “chaser”
The word “chaser” contains 2 syllables, divided as cha · ser. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chaser" have?
"chaser" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "chaser" into syllables?
"chaser" is divided into syllables as: cha · ser.
What is the Scrabble score for "chaser"?
The Scrabble score for "chaser" is 11 points.
Using “chaser” in writing
Two-syllable words like "chaser" (cha · ser) 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, “chaser” 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 “chaser”
The letters in “chaser” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: arches, chares, eschar, search.