How many syllables in “pincers”?
syllables in "pincers"
Word details
Syllables
2
pin · cers
Letters
7
p · i · n · c · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “pincers”
The word “pincers” contains 2 syllables, divided as pin · cers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pincers" have?
"pincers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pincers" into syllables?
"pincers" is divided into syllables as: pin · cers.
What is the Scrabble score for "pincers"?
The Scrabble score for "pincers" is 11 points.
Using “pincers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pincers" (pin · cers) 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, “pincers” is worth 11 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 “pincers”
The letters in “pincers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: crispen, princes.