How many syllables in “receivers”?
syllables in "receivers"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · cei · vers
Letters
9
r · e · c · e · i · v · e · r · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “receivers”
The word “receivers” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · cei · vers. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "receivers" have?
"receivers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "receivers" into syllables?
"receivers" is divided into syllables as: re · cei · vers.
What is the Scrabble score for "receivers"?
The Scrabble score for "receivers" is 14 points.
Using “receivers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "receivers" (re · cei · vers) 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, “receivers” is worth 14 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 “receivers”
The letters in “receivers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reservice.