How many syllables in “armpit”?
syllables in "armpit"
Word details
Syllables
2
ar · mpit
Letters
6
a · r · m · p · i · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “armpit”
The word “armpit” contains 2 syllables, divided as ar · mpit. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "armpit" have?
"armpit" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "armpit" into syllables?
"armpit" is divided into syllables as: ar · mpit.
What is the Scrabble score for "armpit"?
The Scrabble score for "armpit" is 10 points.
Using “armpit” in writing
Two-syllable words like "armpit" (ar · mpit) 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, “armpit” is worth 10 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 “armpit”
The letters in “armpit” can be rearranged to spell one other word: impart.