How many syllables in “welters”?
syllables in "welters"
Word details
Syllables
2
wel · ters
Letters
7
w · e · l · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “welters”
The word “welters” contains 2 syllables, divided as wel · ters. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "welters" have?
"welters" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "welters" into syllables?
"welters" is divided into syllables as: wel · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "welters"?
The Scrabble score for "welters" is 10 points.
Using “welters” in writing
Two-syllable words like "welters" (wel · ters) 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, “welters” is worth 10 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 “welters”
The letters in “welters” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: swelter, wrestle.