How many syllables in “clothier”?
syllables in "clothier"
Word details
Syllables
2
clot · hier
Letters
8
c · l · o · t · h · i · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “clothier”
The word “clothier” contains 2 syllables, divided as clot · hier. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clothier" have?
"clothier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "clothier" into syllables?
"clothier" is divided into syllables as: clot · hier.
What is the Scrabble score for "clothier"?
The Scrabble score for "clothier" is 13 points.
Using “clothier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "clothier" (clot · 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, “clothier” is worth 13 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 “clothier”
The letters in “clothier” can be rearranged to spell one other word: chlorite.