How many syllables in “checkers”?
syllables in "checkers"
Word details
Syllables
2
chec · kers
Letters
8
c · h · e · c · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “checkers”
The word “checkers” contains 2 syllables, divided as chec · kers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "checkers" have?
"checkers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "checkers" into syllables?
"checkers" is divided into syllables as: chec · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "checkers"?
The Scrabble score for "checkers" is 19 points.
Using “checkers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "checkers" (chec · kers) 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, “checkers” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “checkers”
The letters in “checkers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rechecks.