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