How many syllables in “ascites”?
syllables in "ascites"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · sci · tes
Letters
7
a · s · c · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “ascites”
The word “ascites” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · sci · tes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ascites" have?
"ascites" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ascites" into syllables?
"ascites" is divided into syllables as: a · sci · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "ascites"?
The Scrabble score for "ascites" is 9 points.
Using “ascites” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ascites" (a · sci · tes) 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, “ascites” 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 “ascites”
The letters in “ascites” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ectasis.