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