How many syllables in “settler”?
syllables in "settler"
Word details
Syllables
2
set · tler
Letters
7
s · e · t · t · l · e · r
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “settler”
The word “settler” contains 2 syllables, divided as set · tler. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "settler" have?
"settler" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "settler" into syllables?
"settler" is divided into syllables as: set · tler.
What is the Scrabble score for "settler"?
The Scrabble score for "settler" is 7 points.
Using “settler” in writing
Two-syllable words like "settler" (set · tler) 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, “settler” 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 “settler”
The letters in “settler” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: letters, sterlet, trestle.