How many syllables in “crapshooters”?
syllables in "crapshooters"
Word details
Syllables
3
crap · shoo · ters
Letters
12
c · r · a · p · s · h · o · o · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “crapshooters”
The word “crapshooters” contains 3 syllables, divided as crap · shoo · ters. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crapshooters" have?
"crapshooters" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "crapshooters" into syllables?
"crapshooters" is divided into syllables as: crap · shoo · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "crapshooters"?
The Scrabble score for "crapshooters" is 19 points.
Using “crapshooters” in writing
Three-syllable words like "crapshooters" (crap · shoo · ters) 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, “crapshooters” 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 “crapshooters”
The letters in “crapshooters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: arthroscopes.