How many syllables in “hunters”?
syllables in "hunters"
Word details
Syllables
2
hun · ters
Letters
7
h · u · n · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “hunters”
The word “hunters” contains 2 syllables, divided as hun · ters. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hunters" have?
"hunters" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hunters" into syllables?
"hunters" is divided into syllables as: hun · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "hunters"?
The Scrabble score for "hunters" is 10 points.
Using “hunters” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hunters" (hun · ters) 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, “hunters” 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 “hunters”
The letters in “hunters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shunter.