How many syllables in “plinkers”?
syllables in "plinkers"
Word details
Syllables
2
plin · kers
Letters
8
p · l · i · n · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “plinkers”
The word “plinkers” contains 2 syllables, divided as plin · kers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "plinkers" have?
"plinkers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "plinkers" into syllables?
"plinkers" is divided into syllables as: plin · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "plinkers"?
The Scrabble score for "plinkers" is 14 points.
Using “plinkers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "plinkers" (plin · 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, “plinkers” is worth 14 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 “plinkers”
The letters in “plinkers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sprinkle.