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How many syllables in “header”?

2

syllables in "header"

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Word details

Syllables

2

hea · der

Letters

6

h · e · a · d · e · r

Scrabble

10

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
a1
d2
e1
r1

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About the word “header

The word header contains 2 syllables, divided as hea · der. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "header" have?

"header" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "header" into syllables?

"header" is divided into syllables as: hea · der.

What is the Scrabble score for "header"?

The Scrabble score for "header" is 10 points.

Using “header” in writing

Two-syllable words like "header" (hea · der) 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, header is worth 10 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 “header

The letters in header can be rearranged to spell one other word: adhere.

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