How many syllables in “server”?
syllables in "server"
Word details
Syllables
2
ser · ver
Letters
6
s · e · r · v · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “server”
The word “server” contains 2 syllables, divided as ser · ver. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "server" have?
"server" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "server" into syllables?
"server" is divided into syllables as: ser · ver.
What is the Scrabble score for "server"?
The Scrabble score for "server" is 9 points.
Using “server” in writing
Two-syllable words like "server" (ser · ver) 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, “server” is worth 9 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 “server”
The letters in “server” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: revers, verser.