How many syllables in “citterns”?
syllables in "citterns"
Word details
Syllables
2
cit · terns
Letters
8
c · i · t · t · e · r · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “citterns”
The word “citterns” contains 2 syllables, divided as cit · terns. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "citterns" have?
"citterns" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "citterns" into syllables?
"citterns" is divided into syllables as: cit · terns.
What is the Scrabble score for "citterns"?
The Scrabble score for "citterns" is 10 points.
Using “citterns” in writing
Two-syllable words like "citterns" (cit · terns) 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, “citterns” 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 “citterns”
The letters in “citterns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: centrist.