How many syllables in “customer”?
syllables in "customer"
Word details
Syllables
3
cu · sto · mer
Letters
8
c · u · s · t · o · m · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “customer”
The word “customer” contains 3 syllables, divided as cu · sto · mer. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "customer" have?
"customer" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "customer" into syllables?
"customer" is divided into syllables as: cu · sto · mer.
What is the Scrabble score for "customer"?
The Scrabble score for "customer" is 12 points.
Using “customer” in writing
Three-syllable words like "customer" (cu · sto · mer) 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, “customer” 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.
Anagrams of “customer”
The letters in “customer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: costumer.