How many syllables in “sleepers”?
syllables in "sleepers"
Word details
Syllables
2
slee · pers
Letters
8
s · l · e · e · p · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “sleepers”
The word “sleepers” contains 2 syllables, divided as slee · pers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sleepers" have?
"sleepers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sleepers" into syllables?
"sleepers" is divided into syllables as: slee · pers.
What is the Scrabble score for "sleepers"?
The Scrabble score for "sleepers" is 10 points.
Using “sleepers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sleepers" (slee · pers) 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, “sleepers” is worth 10 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 “sleepers”
The letters in “sleepers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: peerless.