How many syllables in “transformer”?
syllables in "transformer"
Word details
Syllables
3
tran · sfor · mer
Letters
11
t · r · a · n · s · f · o · r · m · e · r
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “transformer”
The word “transformer” contains 3 syllables, divided as tran · sfor · mer. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "transformer" have?
"transformer" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "transformer" into syllables?
"transformer" is divided into syllables as: tran · sfor · mer.
What is the Scrabble score for "transformer"?
The Scrabble score for "transformer" is 16 points.
Using “transformer” in writing
Three-syllable words like "transformer" (tran · sfor · mer) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “transformer” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “transformer”
The letters in “transformer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: retransform.