How many syllables in “tankers”?
syllables in "tankers"
Word details
Syllables
2
tan · kers
Letters
7
t · a · n · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “tankers”
The word “tankers” contains 2 syllables, divided as tan · kers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tankers" have?
"tankers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tankers" into syllables?
"tankers" is divided into syllables as: tan · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "tankers"?
The Scrabble score for "tankers" is 11 points.
Using “tankers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tankers" (tan · kers) 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, “tankers” 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 “tankers”
The letters in “tankers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rankest.