How many syllables in “water”?
syllables in "water"
Word details
Syllables
2
wa · ter
Letters
5
w · a · t · e · r
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “water”
The word “water” contains 2 syllables, divided as wa · ter. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "water" have?
"water" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "water" into syllables?
"water" is divided into syllables as: wa · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "water"?
The Scrabble score for "water" is 8 points.
Using “water” in writing
Two-syllable words like "water" (wa · ter) 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, “water” is worth 8 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 “water”
The letters in “water” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tawer.