How many syllables in “hinders”?
syllables in "hinders"
Word details
Syllables
2
hin · ders
Letters
7
h · i · n · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “hinders”
The word “hinders” contains 2 syllables, divided as hin · ders. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hinders" have?
"hinders" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hinders" into syllables?
"hinders" is divided into syllables as: hin · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "hinders"?
The Scrabble score for "hinders" is 11 points.
Using “hinders” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hinders" (hin · ders) 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, “hinders” is worth 11 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 “hinders”
The letters in “hinders” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: nerdish, shrined.