How many syllables in “shooters”?
syllables in "shooters"
Word details
Syllables
2
shoo · ters
Letters
8
s · h · o · o · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “shooters”
The word “shooters” contains 2 syllables, divided as shoo · ters. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shooters" have?
"shooters" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shooters" into syllables?
"shooters" is divided into syllables as: shoo · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "shooters"?
The Scrabble score for "shooters" is 11 points.
Using “shooters” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shooters" (shoo · 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, “shooters” is worth 11 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 “shooters”
The letters in “shooters” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: orthoses, reshoots, sheroots, soothers.