How many syllables in “weighers”?
syllables in "weighers"
Word details
Syllables
2
weig · hers
Letters
8
w · e · i · g · h · e · r · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “weighers”
The word “weighers” contains 2 syllables, divided as weig · hers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "weighers" have?
"weighers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "weighers" into syllables?
"weighers" is divided into syllables as: weig · hers.
What is the Scrabble score for "weighers"?
The Scrabble score for "weighers" is 15 points.
Using “weighers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "weighers" (weig · 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, “weighers” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “weighers”
The letters in “weighers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reweighs.