How many syllables in “bitterness”?
syllables in "bitterness"
Word details
Syllables
3
bit · ter · ness
Letters
10
b · i · t · t · e · r · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “bitterness”
The word “bitterness” contains 3 syllables, divided as bit · ter · ness. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bitterness" have?
"bitterness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bitterness" into syllables?
"bitterness" is divided into syllables as: bit · ter · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "bitterness"?
The Scrabble score for "bitterness" is 12 points.
Using “bitterness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bitterness" (bit · ter · ness) 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, “bitterness” is worth 12 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 “bitterness”
The letters in “bitterness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tenebrists.