How many syllables in “pikers”?
syllables in "pikers"
Word details
Syllables
2
pi · kers
Letters
6
p · i · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “pikers”
The word “pikers” contains 2 syllables, divided as pi · kers. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pikers" have?
"pikers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pikers" into syllables?
"pikers" is divided into syllables as: pi · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "pikers"?
The Scrabble score for "pikers" is 12 points.
Using “pikers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pikers" (pi · kers) 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, “pikers” is worth 12 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 “pikers”
The letters in “pikers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: spiker.