How many syllables in “tailors”?
syllables in "tailors"
Word details
Syllables
2
tai · lors
Letters
7
t · a · i · l · o · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “tailors”
The word “tailors” contains 2 syllables, divided as tai · lors. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tailors" have?
"tailors" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tailors" into syllables?
"tailors" is divided into syllables as: tai · lors.
What is the Scrabble score for "tailors"?
The Scrabble score for "tailors" is 7 points.
Using “tailors” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tailors" (tai · lors) 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, “tailors” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “tailors”
The letters in “tailors” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: oralist, rialtos.