How many syllables in “credited”?
syllables in "credited"
Word details
Syllables
3
cre · di · ted
Letters
8
c · r · e · d · i · t · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “credited”
The word “credited” contains 3 syllables, divided as cre · di · ted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "credited" have?
"credited" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "credited" into syllables?
"credited" is divided into syllables as: cre · di · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "credited"?
The Scrabble score for "credited" is 12 points.
Using “credited” in writing
Three-syllable words like "credited" (cre · di · ted) 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, “credited” 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 “credited”
The letters in “credited” can be rearranged to spell one other word: directed.