How many syllables in “setters”?
syllables in "setters"
Word details
Syllables
2
set · ters
Letters
7
s · e · t · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “setters”
The word “setters” contains 2 syllables, divided as set · ters. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "setters" have?
"setters" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "setters" into syllables?
"setters" is divided into syllables as: set · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "setters"?
The Scrabble score for "setters" is 7 points.
Using “setters” in writing
Two-syllable words like "setters" (set · ters) 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, “setters” 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 “setters”
The letters in “setters” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: retests, streets, tersest, testers.