How many syllables in “showers”?
syllables in "showers"
Word details
Syllables
2
sho · wers
Letters
7
s · h · o · w · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “showers”
The word “showers” contains 2 syllables, divided as sho · wers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "showers" have?
"showers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "showers" into syllables?
"showers" is divided into syllables as: sho · wers.
What is the Scrabble score for "showers"?
The Scrabble score for "showers" is 13 points.
Using “showers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "showers" (sho · wers) 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, “showers” is worth 13 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 “showers”
The letters in “showers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reshows.