How many syllables in “washers”?
syllables in "washers"
Word details
Syllables
2
was · hers
Letters
7
w · a · s · h · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “washers”
The word “washers” contains 2 syllables, divided as was · hers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "washers" have?
"washers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "washers" into syllables?
"washers" is divided into syllables as: was · hers.
What is the Scrabble score for "washers"?
The Scrabble score for "washers" is 13 points.
Using “washers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "washers" (was · 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, “washers” 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.
Anagrams of “washers”
The letters in “washers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hawsers, swasher.