How many syllables in “atrocity”?
syllables in "atrocity"
Word details
Syllables
4
a · tro · ci · ty
Letters
8
a · t · r · o · c · i · t · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “atrocity”
The word “atrocity” contains 4 syllables, divided as a · tro · ci · ty. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "atrocity" have?
"atrocity" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "atrocity" into syllables?
"atrocity" is divided into syllables as: a · tro · ci · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "atrocity"?
The Scrabble score for "atrocity" is 13 points.
Using “atrocity” in writing
Four-syllable words like "atrocity" (a · tro · ci · ty) 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, “atrocity” is worth 13 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 “atrocity”
The letters in “atrocity” can be rearranged to spell one other word: citatory.