How many syllables in “fighters”?
syllables in "fighters"
Word details
Syllables
2
fig · hters
Letters
8
f · i · g · h · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “fighters”
The word “fighters” contains 2 syllables, divided as fig · hters. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fighters" have?
"fighters" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "fighters" into syllables?
"fighters" is divided into syllables as: fig · hters.
What is the Scrabble score for "fighters"?
The Scrabble score for "fighters" is 15 points.
Using “fighters” in writing
Two-syllable words like "fighters" (fig · hters) 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, “fighters” 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 “fighters”
The letters in “fighters” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: freights, refights.