How many syllables in “pioneers”?
syllables in "pioneers"
Word details
Syllables
2
pio · neers
Letters
8
p · i · o · n · e · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “pioneers”
The word “pioneers” contains 2 syllables, divided as pio · neers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pioneers" have?
"pioneers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pioneers" into syllables?
"pioneers" is divided into syllables as: pio · neers.
What is the Scrabble score for "pioneers"?
The Scrabble score for "pioneers" is 10 points.
Using “pioneers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pioneers" (pio · neers) 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, “pioneers” 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 “pioneers”
The letters in “pioneers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: isoprene.