How many syllables in “digger”?
syllables in "digger"
Word details
Syllables
2
dig · ger
Letters
6
d · i · g · g · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “digger”
The word “digger” contains 2 syllables, divided as dig · ger. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "digger" have?
"digger" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "digger" into syllables?
"digger" is divided into syllables as: dig · ger.
What is the Scrabble score for "digger"?
The Scrabble score for "digger" is 9 points.
Using “digger” in writing
Two-syllable words like "digger" (dig · ger) 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, “digger” is worth 9 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 “digger”
The letters in “digger” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rigged.