How many syllables in “cleanser”?
syllables in "cleanser"
Word details
Syllables
2
clean · ser
Letters
8
c · l · e · a · n · s · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “cleanser”
The word “cleanser” contains 2 syllables, divided as clean · ser. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cleanser" have?
"cleanser" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cleanser" into syllables?
"cleanser" is divided into syllables as: clean · ser.
What is the Scrabble score for "cleanser"?
The Scrabble score for "cleanser" is 10 points.
Using “cleanser” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cleanser" (clean · 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, “cleanser” is worth 10 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 “cleanser”
The letters in “cleanser” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cleaners, recleans.