How many syllables in “ushers”?
syllables in "ushers"
Word details
Syllables
2
us · hers
Letters
6
u · s · h · e · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “ushers”
The word “ushers” contains 2 syllables, divided as us · hers. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ushers" have?
"ushers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ushers" into syllables?
"ushers" is divided into syllables as: us · hers.
What is the Scrabble score for "ushers"?
The Scrabble score for "ushers" is 9 points.
Using “ushers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ushers" (us · hers) 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, “ushers” is worth 9 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 “ushers”
The letters in “ushers” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: rhesus, rhuses, rushes.