How many syllables in “letters”?
syllables in "letters"
Word details
Syllables
2
let · ters
Letters
7
l · e · t · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “letters”
The word “letters” contains 2 syllables, divided as let · ters. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "letters" have?
"letters" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "letters" into syllables?
"letters" is divided into syllables as: let · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "letters"?
The Scrabble score for "letters" is 7 points.
Using “letters” in writing
Two-syllable words like "letters" (let · 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, “letters” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “letters”
The letters in “letters” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: settler, sterlet, trestle.