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