How many syllables in “cloisters”?
syllables in "cloisters"
Word details
Syllables
2
cloi · sters
Letters
9
c · l · o · i · s · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cloisters”
The word “cloisters” contains 2 syllables, divided as cloi · sters. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cloisters" have?
"cloisters" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cloisters" into syllables?
"cloisters" is divided into syllables as: cloi · sters.
What is the Scrabble score for "cloisters"?
The Scrabble score for "cloisters" is 11 points.
Using “cloisters” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cloisters" (cloi · sters) 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, “cloisters” 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 “cloisters”
The letters in “cloisters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coistrels.