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