How many syllables in “settlers”?
syllables in "settlers"
Word details
Syllables
2
set · tlers
Letters
8
s · e · t · t · l · e · r · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “settlers”
The word “settlers” contains 2 syllables, divided as set · tlers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "settlers" have?
"settlers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "settlers" into syllables?
"settlers" is divided into syllables as: set · tlers.
What is the Scrabble score for "settlers"?
The Scrabble score for "settlers" is 8 points.
Using “settlers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "settlers" (set · tlers) 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, “settlers” is worth 8 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 “settlers”
The letters in “settlers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: sterlets, trestles.