How many syllables in “painters”?
syllables in "painters"
Word details
Syllables
2
pain · ters
Letters
8
p · a · i · n · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “painters”
The word “painters” contains 2 syllables, divided as pain · ters. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "painters" have?
"painters" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "painters" into syllables?
"painters" is divided into syllables as: pain · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "painters"?
The Scrabble score for "painters" is 10 points.
Using “painters” in writing
Two-syllable words like "painters" (pain · ters) 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, “painters” 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 “painters”
The letters in “painters” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: pantries, pertains, pinaster, pristane, repaints.