How many syllables in “smoother”?
syllables in "smoother"
Word details
Syllables
2
smoot · her
Letters
8
s · m · o · o · t · h · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “smoother”
The word “smoother” contains 2 syllables, divided as smoot · her. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "smoother" have?
"smoother" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "smoother" into syllables?
"smoother" is divided into syllables as: smoot · her.
What is the Scrabble score for "smoother"?
The Scrabble score for "smoother" is 13 points.
Using “smoother” in writing
Two-syllable words like "smoother" (smoot · her) 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, “smoother” 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 “smoother”
The letters in “smoother” can be rearranged to spell one other word: resmooth.