How many syllables in “lackers”?
syllables in "lackers"
Word details
Syllables
2
lac · kers
Letters
7
l · a · c · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “lackers”
The word “lackers” contains 2 syllables, divided as lac · kers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lackers" have?
"lackers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lackers" into syllables?
"lackers" is divided into syllables as: lac · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "lackers"?
The Scrabble score for "lackers" is 13 points.
Using “lackers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lackers" (lac · 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, “lackers” 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 “lackers”
The letters in “lackers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: calkers, slacker.