How many syllables in “hammers”?
syllables in "hammers"
Word details
Syllables
2
ham · mers
Letters
7
h · a · m · m · e · r · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “hammers”
The word “hammers” contains 2 syllables, divided as ham · mers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hammers" have?
"hammers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hammers" into syllables?
"hammers" is divided into syllables as: ham · mers.
What is the Scrabble score for "hammers"?
The Scrabble score for "hammers" is 14 points.
Using “hammers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hammers" (ham · mers) 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, “hammers” is worth 14 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 “hammers”
The letters in “hammers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shammer.