How many syllables in “threader”?
syllables in "threader"
Word details
Syllables
2
threa · der
Letters
8
t · h · r · e · a · d · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “threader”
The word “threader” contains 2 syllables, divided as threa · der. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "threader" have?
"threader" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "threader" into syllables?
"threader" is divided into syllables as: threa · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "threader"?
The Scrabble score for "threader" is 12 points.
Using “threader” in writing
Two-syllable words like "threader" (threa · der) 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, “threader” 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 “threader”
The letters in “threader” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rethread.