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How many syllables in “lister”?

2

syllables in "lister"

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Word details

Syllables

2

li · ster

Letters

6

l · i · s · t · e · r

Scrabble

6

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
i1
s1
t1
e1
r1

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About the word “lister

The word lister contains 2 syllables, divided as li · ster. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lister" have?

"lister" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "lister" into syllables?

"lister" is divided into syllables as: li · ster.

What is the Scrabble score for "lister"?

The Scrabble score for "lister" is 6 points.

Using “lister” in writing

Two-syllable words like "lister" (li · ster) 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, lister is worth 6 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 “lister

The letters in lister can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: liters, litres, relist, tilers.

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