How many syllables in “buttered”?
syllables in "buttered"
Word details
Syllables
2
butt · ered
Letters
8
b · u · t · t · e · r · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “buttered”
The word “buttered” contains 2 syllables, divided as butt · ered. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "buttered" have?
"buttered" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "buttered" into syllables?
"buttered" is divided into syllables as: butt · ered.
What is the Scrabble score for "buttered"?
The Scrabble score for "buttered" is 11 points.
Using “buttered” in writing
Two-syllable words like "buttered" (butt · ered) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “buttered” is worth 11 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 “buttered”
The letters in “buttered” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rebutted.