How many syllables in “cithers”?
syllables in "cithers"
Word details
Syllables
2
cit · hers
Letters
7
c · i · t · h · e · r · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cithers”
The word “cithers” contains 2 syllables, divided as cit · hers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cithers" have?
"cithers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cithers" into syllables?
"cithers" is divided into syllables as: cit · hers.
What is the Scrabble score for "cithers"?
The Scrabble score for "cithers" is 12 points.
Using “cithers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cithers" (cit · hers) 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, “cithers” 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 “cithers”
The letters in “cithers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: richest.