How many syllables in “suspender”?
syllables in "suspender"
Word details
Syllables
3
su · spen · der
Letters
9
s · u · s · p · e · n · d · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “suspender”
The word “suspender” contains 3 syllables, divided as su · spen · der. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "suspender" have?
"suspender" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "suspender" into syllables?
"suspender" is divided into syllables as: su · spen · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "suspender"?
The Scrabble score for "suspender" is 12 points.
Using “suspender” in writing
Three-syllable words like "suspender" (su · spen · der) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “suspender” is worth 12 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 “suspender”
The letters in “suspender” can be rearranged to spell one other word: unpressed.