How many syllables in “labourer”?
syllables in "labourer"
Word details
Syllables
3
la · bou · rer
Letters
8
l · a · b · o · u · r · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “labourer”
The word “labourer” contains 3 syllables, divided as la · bou · rer. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "labourer" have?
"labourer" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "labourer" into syllables?
"labourer" is divided into syllables as: la · bou · rer.
What is the Scrabble score for "labourer"?
The Scrabble score for "labourer" is 10 points.
Using “labourer” in writing
Three-syllable words like "labourer" (la · bou · rer) 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, “labourer” 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 “labourer”
The letters in “labourer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rubeolar.