How many syllables in “spurriers”?
syllables in "spurriers"
Word details
Syllables
2
spur · riers
Letters
9
s · p · u · r · r · i · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “spurriers”
The word “spurriers” contains 2 syllables, divided as spur · riers. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spurriers" have?
"spurriers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "spurriers" into syllables?
"spurriers" is divided into syllables as: spur · riers.
What is the Scrabble score for "spurriers"?
The Scrabble score for "spurriers" is 11 points.
Using “spurriers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "spurriers" (spur · riers) 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, “spurriers” 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 “spurriers”
The letters in “spurriers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: surpriser.