How many syllables in “attritions”?
syllables in "attritions"
Word details
Syllables
3
attri · tions
Letters
10
a · t · t · r · i · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “attritions”
The word “attritions” contains 3 syllables, divided as attri · tions. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "attritions" have?
"attritions" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "attritions" into syllables?
"attritions" is divided into syllables as: attri · tions.
What is the Scrabble score for "attritions"?
The Scrabble score for "attritions" is 10 points.
Using “attritions” in writing
Three-syllable words like "attritions" (attri · tions) 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, “attritions” is worth 10 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 “attritions”
The letters in “attritions” can be rearranged to spell one other word: titrations.