How many syllables in “employer”?
syllables in "employer"
Word details
Syllables
2
em · ployer
Letters
8
e · m · p · l · o · y · e · r
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “employer”
The word “employer” contains 2 syllables, divided as em · ployer. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "employer" have?
"employer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "employer" into syllables?
"employer" is divided into syllables as: em · ployer.
What is the Scrabble score for "employer"?
The Scrabble score for "employer" is 15 points.
Using “employer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "employer" (em · ployer) 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, “employer” is worth 15 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 “employer”
The letters in “employer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reemploy.