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