How many syllables in “commissioners”?
syllables in "commissioners"
Word details
Syllables
4
commi · ssion · ers
Letters
13
c · o · m · m · i · s · s · i · o · n · e · r · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “commissioners”
The word “commissioners” contains 4 syllables, divided as commi · ssion · ers. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "commissioners" have?
"commissioners" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "commissioners" into syllables?
"commissioners" is divided into syllables as: commi · ssion · ers.
What is the Scrabble score for "commissioners"?
The Scrabble score for "commissioners" is 19 points.
Using “commissioners” in writing
Four-syllable words like "commissioners" (commi · ssion · ers) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “commissioners” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “commissioners”
The letters in “commissioners” can be rearranged to spell one other word: recommissions.