How many syllables in “acutest”?
syllables in "acutest"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · cu · test
Letters
7
a · c · u · t · e · s · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “acutest”
The word “acutest” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · cu · test. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acutest" have?
"acutest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "acutest" into syllables?
"acutest" is divided into syllables as: a · cu · test.
What is the Scrabble score for "acutest"?
The Scrabble score for "acutest" is 9 points.
Using “acutest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "acutest" (a · cu · test) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “acutest” is worth 9 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 “acutest”
The letters in “acutest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scutate.