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How many syllables in “crawler”?

2

syllables in "crawler"

crawler
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Word details

Syllables

2

craw · ler

Letters

7

c · r · a · w · l · e · r

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
r1
a1
w4
l1
e1
r1

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About the word “crawler

The word crawler contains 2 syllables, divided as craw · ler. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "crawler" have?

"crawler" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "crawler" into syllables?

"crawler" is divided into syllables as: craw · ler.

What is the Scrabble score for "crawler"?

The Scrabble score for "crawler" is 12 points.

Using “crawler” in writing

Two-syllable words like "crawler" (craw · ler) 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, crawler is worth 12 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.

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