How many syllables in “shakers”?
syllables in "shakers"
Word details
Syllables
2
sha · kers
Letters
7
s · h · a · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “shakers”
The word “shakers” contains 2 syllables, divided as sha · kers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shakers" have?
"shakers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shakers" into syllables?
"shakers" is divided into syllables as: sha · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "shakers"?
The Scrabble score for "shakers" is 14 points.
Using “shakers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shakers" (sha · kers) 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, “shakers” is worth 14 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 “shakers”
The letters in “shakers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: kashers.