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