How many syllables in “listener”?
syllables in "listener"
Word details
Syllables
3
li · ste · ner
Letters
8
l · i · s · t · e · n · e · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “listener”
The word “listener” contains 3 syllables, divided as li · ste · ner. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "listener" have?
"listener" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "listener" into syllables?
"listener" is divided into syllables as: li · ste · ner.
What is the Scrabble score for "listener"?
The Scrabble score for "listener" is 8 points.
Using “listener” in writing
Three-syllable words like "listener" (li · ste · ner) 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, “listener” is worth 8 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 “listener”
The letters in “listener” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: enlister, reenlist, silenter.