How many syllables in “printer”?
syllables in "printer"
Word details
Syllables
2
prin · ter
Letters
7
p · r · i · n · t · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “printer”
The word “printer” contains 2 syllables, divided as prin · ter. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "printer" have?
"printer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "printer" into syllables?
"printer" is divided into syllables as: prin · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "printer"?
The Scrabble score for "printer" is 9 points.
Using “printer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "printer" (prin · ter) 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, “printer” is worth 9 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 “printer”
The letters in “printer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reprint.