How many syllables in “marker”?
syllables in "marker"
Word details
Syllables
2
mar · ker
Letters
6
m · a · r · k · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “marker”
The word “marker” contains 2 syllables, divided as mar · ker. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "marker" have?
"marker" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "marker" into syllables?
"marker" is divided into syllables as: mar · ker.
What is the Scrabble score for "marker"?
The Scrabble score for "marker" is 12 points.
Using “marker” in writing
Two-syllable words like "marker" (mar · ker) 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, “marker” is worth 12 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 “marker”
The letters in “marker” can be rearranged to spell one other word: remark.