How many syllables in “armpits”?
syllables in "armpits"
Word details
Syllables
2
ar · mpits
Letters
7
a · r · m · p · i · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “armpits”
The word “armpits” contains 2 syllables, divided as ar · mpits. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "armpits" have?
"armpits" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "armpits" into syllables?
"armpits" is divided into syllables as: ar · mpits.
What is the Scrabble score for "armpits"?
The Scrabble score for "armpits" is 11 points.
Using “armpits” in writing
Two-syllable words like "armpits" (ar · mpits) 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, “armpits” 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 “armpits”
The letters in “armpits” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: imparts, mispart.