How many syllables in “competitor”?
syllables in "competitor"
Word details
Syllables
4
com · pe · ti · tor
Letters
10
c · o · m · p · e · t · i · t · o · r
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “competitor”
The word “competitor” contains 4 syllables, divided as com · pe · ti · tor. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "competitor" have?
"competitor" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "competitor" into syllables?
"competitor" is divided into syllables as: com · pe · ti · tor.
What is the Scrabble score for "competitor"?
The Scrabble score for "competitor" is 16 points.
Using “competitor” in writing
Four-syllable words like "competitor" (com · pe · ti · tor) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “competitor” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “competitor”
The letters in “competitor” can be rearranged to spell one other word: optometric.