How many syllables in “employers”?
syllables in "employers"
Word details
Syllables
2
em · ployers
Letters
9
e · m · p · l · o · y · e · r · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “employers”
The word “employers” contains 2 syllables, divided as em · ployers. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "employers" have?
"employers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "employers" into syllables?
"employers" is divided into syllables as: em · ployers.
What is the Scrabble score for "employers"?
The Scrabble score for "employers" is 16 points.
Using “employers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "employers" (em · ployers) 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, “employers” is worth 16 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 “employers”
The letters in “employers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reemploys.