How many syllables in “weigher”?
syllables in "weigher"
Word details
Syllables
2
weig · her
Letters
7
w · e · i · g · h · e · r
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “weigher”
The word “weigher” contains 2 syllables, divided as weig · her. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "weigher" have?
"weigher" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "weigher" into syllables?
"weigher" is divided into syllables as: weig · her.
What is the Scrabble score for "weigher"?
The Scrabble score for "weigher" is 14 points.
Using “weigher” in writing
Two-syllable words like "weigher" (weig · her) 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, “weigher” is worth 14 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 “weigher”
The letters in “weigher” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reweigh.