How many syllables in “peelers”?
syllables in "peelers"
Word details
Syllables
2
pee · lers
Letters
7
p · e · e · l · e · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “peelers”
The word “peelers” contains 2 syllables, divided as pee · lers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "peelers" have?
"peelers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "peelers" into syllables?
"peelers" is divided into syllables as: pee · lers.
What is the Scrabble score for "peelers"?
The Scrabble score for "peelers" is 9 points.
Using “peelers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "peelers" (pee · lers) 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, “peelers” 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 “peelers”
The letters in “peelers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sleeper.