How many syllables in “tutors”?
syllables in "tutors"
Word details
Syllables
2
tu · tors
Letters
6
t · u · t · o · r · s
Scrabble
6
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About the word “tutors”
The word “tutors” contains 2 syllables, divided as tu · tors. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tutors" have?
"tutors" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tutors" into syllables?
"tutors" is divided into syllables as: tu · tors.
What is the Scrabble score for "tutors"?
The Scrabble score for "tutors" is 6 points.
Using “tutors” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tutors" (tu · tors) 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, “tutors” is worth 6 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 “tutors”
The letters in “tutors” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trouts.