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How many syllables in “others”?

2

syllables in "others"

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Word details

Syllables

2

ot · hers

Letters

6

o · t · h · e · r · s

Scrabble

9

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

o1
t1
h4
e1
r1
s1

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About the word “others

The word others contains 2 syllables, divided as ot · hers. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "others" have?

"others" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "others" into syllables?

"others" is divided into syllables as: ot · hers.

What is the Scrabble score for "others"?

The Scrabble score for "others" is 9 points.

Using “others” in writing

Two-syllable words like "others" (ot · hers) 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, others is worth 9 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 “others

The letters in others can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: horste, reshot, throes.

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