How many syllables in “mountaineers”?
syllables in "mountaineers"
Word details
Syllables
3
moun · tai · neers
Letters
12
m · o · u · n · t · a · i · n · e · e · r · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “mountaineers”
The word “mountaineers” contains 3 syllables, divided as moun · tai · neers. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mountaineers" have?
"mountaineers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mountaineers" into syllables?
"mountaineers" is divided into syllables as: moun · tai · neers.
What is the Scrabble score for "mountaineers"?
The Scrabble score for "mountaineers" is 14 points.
Using “mountaineers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mountaineers" (moun · tai · neers) 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, “mountaineers” is worth 14 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 “mountaineers”
The letters in “mountaineers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: enumerations.