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