How many syllables in “crapshooter”?
syllables in "crapshooter"
Word details
Syllables
3
crap · shoo · ter
Letters
11
c · r · a · p · s · h · o · o · t · e · r
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “crapshooter”
The word “crapshooter” contains 3 syllables, divided as crap · shoo · ter. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crapshooter" have?
"crapshooter" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "crapshooter" into syllables?
"crapshooter" is divided into syllables as: crap · shoo · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "crapshooter"?
The Scrabble score for "crapshooter" is 18 points.
Using “crapshooter” in writing
Three-syllable words like "crapshooter" (crap · shoo · ter) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “crapshooter” is worth 18 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 “crapshooter”
The letters in “crapshooter” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: arthroscope, prothoraces.