How many syllables in “wanders”?
syllables in "wanders"
Word details
Syllables
2
wan · ders
Letters
7
w · a · n · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “wanders”
The word “wanders” contains 2 syllables, divided as wan · ders. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wanders" have?
"wanders" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wanders" into syllables?
"wanders" is divided into syllables as: wan · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "wanders"?
The Scrabble score for "wanders" is 11 points.
Using “wanders” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wanders" (wan · ders) 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, “wanders” is worth 11 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 “wanders”
The letters in “wanders” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wardens.