How many syllables in “showered”?
syllables in "showered"
Word details
Syllables
2
show · ered
Letters
8
s · h · o · w · e · r · e · d
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “showered”
The word “showered” contains 2 syllables, divided as show · ered. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "showered" have?
"showered" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "showered" into syllables?
"showered" is divided into syllables as: show · ered.
What is the Scrabble score for "showered"?
The Scrabble score for "showered" is 15 points.
Using “showered” in writing
Two-syllable words like "showered" (show · ered) 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, “showered” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “showered”
The letters in “showered” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reshowed.