How many syllables in “hankerers”?
syllables in "hankerers"
Word details
Syllables
3
han · ke · rers
Letters
9
h · a · n · k · e · r · e · r · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “hankerers”
The word “hankerers” contains 3 syllables, divided as han · ke · rers. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hankerers" have?
"hankerers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hankerers" into syllables?
"hankerers" is divided into syllables as: han · ke · rers.
What is the Scrabble score for "hankerers"?
The Scrabble score for "hankerers" is 16 points.
Using “hankerers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hankerers" (han · ke · 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, “hankerers” 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 “hankerers”
The letters in “hankerers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: harkeners.