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