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