How many syllables in “teachers”?
syllables in "teachers"
Word details
Syllables
2
teac · hers
Letters
8
t · e · a · c · h · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “teachers”
The word “teachers” contains 2 syllables, divided as teac · hers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "teachers" have?
"teachers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "teachers" into syllables?
"teachers" is divided into syllables as: teac · hers.
What is the Scrabble score for "teachers"?
The Scrabble score for "teachers" is 13 points.
Using “teachers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "teachers" (teac · hers) 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, “teachers” 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 “teachers”
The letters in “teachers” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cheaters, hectares, recheats.