How many syllables in “heartbreakers”?
syllables in "heartbreakers"
Word details
Syllables
3
heart · brea · kers
Letters
13
h · e · a · r · t · b · r · e · a · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “heartbreakers”
The word “heartbreakers” contains 3 syllables, divided as heart · brea · kers. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heartbreakers" have?
"heartbreakers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "heartbreakers" into syllables?
"heartbreakers" is divided into syllables as: heart · brea · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "heartbreakers"?
The Scrabble score for "heartbreakers" is 22 points.
Using “heartbreakers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "heartbreakers" (heart · brea · kers) 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, “heartbreakers” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.