How many syllables in “hikers”?
syllables in "hikers"
Word details
Syllables
2
hi · kers
Letters
6
h · i · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “hikers”
The word “hikers” contains 2 syllables, divided as hi · kers. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hikers" have?
"hikers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hikers" into syllables?
"hikers" is divided into syllables as: hi · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "hikers"?
The Scrabble score for "hikers" is 13 points.
Using “hikers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hikers" (hi · kers) 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, “hikers” 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 “hikers”
The letters in “hikers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: shriek, shrike.