How many syllables in “scraper”?
syllables in "scraper"
Word details
Syllables
2
scra · per
Letters
7
s · c · r · a · p · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “scraper”
The word “scraper” contains 2 syllables, divided as scra · per. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scraper" have?
"scraper" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "scraper" into syllables?
"scraper" is divided into syllables as: scra · per.
What is the Scrabble score for "scraper"?
The Scrabble score for "scraper" is 11 points.
Using “scraper” in writing
Two-syllable words like "scraper" (scra · per) 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, “scraper” is worth 11 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 “scraper”
The letters in “scraper” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: carpers, scarper.