How many syllables in “combers”?
syllables in "combers"
Word details
Syllables
2
com · bers
Letters
7
c · o · m · b · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “combers”
The word “combers” contains 2 syllables, divided as com · bers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "combers" have?
"combers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "combers" into syllables?
"combers" is divided into syllables as: com · bers.
What is the Scrabble score for "combers"?
The Scrabble score for "combers" is 13 points.
Using “combers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "combers" (com · bers) 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, “combers” 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 “combers”
The letters in “combers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: recombs.