How many syllables in “placers”?
syllables in "placers"
Word details
Syllables
2
pla · cers
Letters
7
p · l · a · c · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “placers”
The word “placers” contains 2 syllables, divided as pla · cers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "placers" have?
"placers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "placers" into syllables?
"placers" is divided into syllables as: pla · cers.
What is the Scrabble score for "placers"?
The Scrabble score for "placers" is 11 points.
Using “placers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "placers" (pla · 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, “placers” 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 “placers”
The letters in “placers” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: carpels, clasper, parcels, reclasp, scalper.