How many syllables in “attrited”?
syllables in "attrited"
Word details
Syllables
3
at · tri · ted
Letters
8
a · t · t · r · i · t · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “attrited”
The word “attrited” contains 3 syllables, divided as at · tri · ted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "attrited" have?
"attrited" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "attrited" into syllables?
"attrited" is divided into syllables as: at · tri · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "attrited"?
The Scrabble score for "attrited" is 9 points.
Using “attrited” in writing
Three-syllable words like "attrited" (at · tri · ted) 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, “attrited” 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 “attrited”
The letters in “attrited” can be rearranged to spell one other word: titrated.