How many syllables in “masseters”?
syllables in "masseters"
Word details
Syllables
3
mas · se · ters
Letters
9
m · a · s · s · e · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “masseters”
The word “masseters” contains 3 syllables, divided as mas · se · ters. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "masseters" have?
"masseters" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "masseters" into syllables?
"masseters" is divided into syllables as: mas · se · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "masseters"?
The Scrabble score for "masseters" is 11 points.
Using “masseters” in writing
Three-syllable words like "masseters" (mas · se · ters) 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, “masseters” is worth 11 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 “masseters”
The letters in “masseters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: seamsters.