How many syllables in “sachems”?
syllables in "sachems"
Word details
Syllables
2
sac · hems
Letters
7
s · a · c · h · e · m · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “sachems”
The word “sachems” contains 2 syllables, divided as sac · hems. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sachems" have?
"sachems" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sachems" into syllables?
"sachems" is divided into syllables as: sac · hems.
What is the Scrabble score for "sachems"?
The Scrabble score for "sachems" is 14 points.
Using “sachems” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sachems" (sac · hems) 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, “sachems” 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 “sachems”
The letters in “sachems” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: samechs, schemas.