How many syllables in “clothiers”?
syllables in "clothiers"
Word details
Syllables
2
clot · hiers
Letters
9
c · l · o · t · h · i · e · r · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “clothiers”
The word “clothiers” contains 2 syllables, divided as clot · hiers. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clothiers" have?
"clothiers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "clothiers" into syllables?
"clothiers" is divided into syllables as: clot · hiers.
What is the Scrabble score for "clothiers"?
The Scrabble score for "clothiers" is 14 points.
Using “clothiers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "clothiers" (clot · hiers) 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, “clothiers” is worth 14 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 “clothiers”
The letters in “clothiers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: chlorites.