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