How many syllables in “staffers”?
syllables in "staffers"
Word details
Syllables
2
staf · fers
Letters
8
s · t · a · f · f · e · r · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “staffers”
The word “staffers” contains 2 syllables, divided as staf · fers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "staffers" have?
"staffers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "staffers" into syllables?
"staffers" is divided into syllables as: staf · fers.
What is the Scrabble score for "staffers"?
The Scrabble score for "staffers" is 14 points.
Using “staffers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "staffers" (staf · fers) 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, “staffers” is worth 14 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 “staffers”
The letters in “staffers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: restaffs.