How many syllables in “profiteers”?
syllables in "profiteers"
Word details
Syllables
3
pro · fi · teers
Letters
10
p · r · o · f · i · t · e · e · r · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “profiteers”
The word “profiteers” contains 3 syllables, divided as pro · fi · teers. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "profiteers" have?
"profiteers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "profiteers" into syllables?
"profiteers" is divided into syllables as: pro · fi · teers.
What is the Scrabble score for "profiteers"?
The Scrabble score for "profiteers" is 15 points.
Using “profiteers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "profiteers" (pro · fi · teers) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “profiteers” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.