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