How many syllables in “fishers”?
syllables in "fishers"
Word details
Syllables
2
fis · hers
Letters
7
f · i · s · h · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “fishers”
The word “fishers” contains 2 syllables, divided as fis · hers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fishers" have?
"fishers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "fishers" into syllables?
"fishers" is divided into syllables as: fis · hers.
What is the Scrabble score for "fishers"?
The Scrabble score for "fishers" is 13 points.
Using “fishers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "fishers" (fis · hers) 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, “fishers” is worth 13 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 “fishers”
The letters in “fishers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: serfish, sherifs.