How many syllables in “amateurish”?
syllables in "amateurish"
Word details
Syllables
4
a · ma · teu · rish
Letters
10
a · m · a · t · e · u · r · i · s · h
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “amateurish”
The word “amateurish” contains 4 syllables, divided as a · ma · teu · rish. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "amateurish" have?
"amateurish" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "amateurish" into syllables?
"amateurish" is divided into syllables as: a · ma · teu · rish.
What is the Scrabble score for "amateurish"?
The Scrabble score for "amateurish" is 15 points.
Using “amateurish” in writing
Four-syllable words like "amateurish" (a · ma · teu · rish) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “amateurish” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “amateurish”
The letters in “amateurish” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hematurias.