How many syllables in “slimmer”?
syllables in "slimmer"
Word details
Syllables
2
slim · mer
Letters
7
s · l · i · m · m · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “slimmer”
The word “slimmer” contains 2 syllables, divided as slim · mer. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "slimmer" have?
"slimmer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "slimmer" into syllables?
"slimmer" is divided into syllables as: slim · mer.
What is the Scrabble score for "slimmer"?
The Scrabble score for "slimmer" is 11 points.
Using “slimmer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "slimmer" (slim · mer) 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, “slimmer” 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 “slimmer”
The letters in “slimmer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: limmers.