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