How many syllables in “editress”?
syllables in "editress"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · di · tress
Letters
8
e · d · i · t · r · e · s · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “editress”
The word “editress” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · di · tress. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "editress" have?
"editress" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "editress" into syllables?
"editress" is divided into syllables as: e · di · tress.
What is the Scrabble score for "editress"?
The Scrabble score for "editress" is 9 points.
Using “editress” in writing
Three-syllable words like "editress" (e · di · tress) 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, “editress” is worth 9 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 “editress”
The letters in “editress” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: diesters, resisted, sistered.