How many syllables in “gatherers”?
syllables in "gatherers"
Word details
Syllables
3
gat · he · rers
Letters
9
g · a · t · h · e · r · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “gatherers”
The word “gatherers” contains 3 syllables, divided as gat · he · rers. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gatherers" have?
"gatherers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gatherers" into syllables?
"gatherers" is divided into syllables as: gat · he · rers.
What is the Scrabble score for "gatherers"?
The Scrabble score for "gatherers" is 13 points.
Using “gatherers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gatherers" (gat · he · rers) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “gatherers” 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 “gatherers”
The letters in “gatherers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: regathers.