How many syllables in “clitoris”?
syllables in "clitoris"
Word details
Syllables
3
cli · to · ris
Letters
8
c · l · i · t · o · r · i · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “clitoris”
The word “clitoris” contains 3 syllables, divided as cli · to · ris. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clitoris" have?
"clitoris" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "clitoris" into syllables?
"clitoris" is divided into syllables as: cli · to · ris.
What is the Scrabble score for "clitoris"?
The Scrabble score for "clitoris" is 10 points.
Using “clitoris” in writing
Three-syllable words like "clitoris" (cli · to · ris) 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, “clitoris” 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 “clitoris”
The letters in “clitoris” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coistril.