How many syllables in “spader”?
syllables in "spader"
Word details
Syllables
2
spa · der
Letters
6
s · p · a · d · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “spader”
The word “spader” contains 2 syllables, divided as spa · der. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spader" have?
"spader" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "spader" into syllables?
"spader" is divided into syllables as: spa · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "spader"?
The Scrabble score for "spader" is 9 points.
Using “spader” in writing
Two-syllable words like "spader" (spa · der) 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, “spader” is worth 9 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 “spader”
The letters in “spader” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: drapes, padres, parsed, rasped, spared, spread.