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How many syllables in “airtight”?

2

syllables in "airtight"

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Word details

Syllables

2

air · tight

Letters

8

a · i · r · t · i · g · h · t

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
i1
r1
t1
i1
g2
h4
t1

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About the word “airtight

The word airtight contains 2 syllables, divided as air · tight. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "airtight" have?

"airtight" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "airtight" into syllables?

"airtight" is divided into syllables as: air · tight.

What is the Scrabble score for "airtight"?

The Scrabble score for "airtight" is 12 points.

Using “airtight” in writing

Two-syllable words like "airtight" (air · tight) 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, airtight is worth 12 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.

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