How many syllables in “ordainers”?
syllables in "ordainers"
Word details
Syllables
3
or · dai · ners
Letters
9
o · r · d · a · i · n · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “ordainers”
The word “ordainers” contains 3 syllables, divided as or · dai · ners. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ordainers" have?
"ordainers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ordainers" into syllables?
"ordainers" is divided into syllables as: or · dai · ners.
What is the Scrabble score for "ordainers"?
The Scrabble score for "ordainers" is 10 points.
Using “ordainers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ordainers" (or · dai · ners) 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, “ordainers” is worth 10 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 “ordainers”
The letters in “ordainers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reordains.