How many syllables in “recorders”?
syllables in "recorders"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · cor · ders
Letters
9
r · e · c · o · r · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “recorders”
The word “recorders” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · cor · ders. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recorders" have?
"recorders" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recorders" into syllables?
"recorders" is divided into syllables as: re · cor · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "recorders"?
The Scrabble score for "recorders" is 12 points.
Using “recorders” in writing
Three-syllable words like "recorders" (re · cor · ders) 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, “recorders” is worth 12 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 “recorders”
The letters in “recorders” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rerecords.