How many syllables in “staffer”?
syllables in "staffer"
Word details
Syllables
2
staf · fer
Letters
7
s · t · a · f · f · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “staffer”
The word “staffer” contains 2 syllables, divided as staf · fer. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "staffer" have?
"staffer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "staffer" into syllables?
"staffer" is divided into syllables as: staf · fer.
What is the Scrabble score for "staffer"?
The Scrabble score for "staffer" is 13 points.
Using “staffer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "staffer" (staf · fer) 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, “staffer” 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 “staffer”
The letters in “staffer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: restaff.