How many syllables in “sailers”?
syllables in "sailers"
Word details
Syllables
2
sai · lers
Letters
7
s · a · i · l · e · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “sailers”
The word “sailers” contains 2 syllables, divided as sai · lers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sailers" have?
"sailers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sailers" into syllables?
"sailers" is divided into syllables as: sai · lers.
What is the Scrabble score for "sailers"?
The Scrabble score for "sailers" is 7 points.
Using “sailers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sailers" (sai · lers) 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, “sailers” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “sailers”
The letters in “sailers” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: airless, resails, serails, serials.