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