How many syllables in “usurpers”?
syllables in "usurpers"
Word details
Syllables
3
u · sur · pers
Letters
8
u · s · u · r · p · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “usurpers”
The word “usurpers” contains 3 syllables, divided as u · sur · pers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "usurpers" have?
"usurpers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "usurpers" into syllables?
"usurpers" is divided into syllables as: u · sur · pers.
What is the Scrabble score for "usurpers"?
The Scrabble score for "usurpers" is 10 points.
Using “usurpers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "usurpers" (u · sur · pers) 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, “usurpers” is worth 10 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 “usurpers”
The letters in “usurpers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pursuers.