How many syllables in “volunteers”?
syllables in "volunteers"
Word details
Syllables
3
vo · lun · teers
Letters
10
v · o · l · u · n · t · e · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “volunteers”
The word “volunteers” contains 3 syllables, divided as vo · lun · teers. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "volunteers" have?
"volunteers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "volunteers" into syllables?
"volunteers" is divided into syllables as: vo · lun · teers.
What is the Scrabble score for "volunteers"?
The Scrabble score for "volunteers" is 13 points.
Using “volunteers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "volunteers" (vo · lun · teers) 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, “volunteers” is worth 13 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.