How many syllables in “emitter”?
syllables in "emitter"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · mit · ter
Letters
7
e · m · i · t · t · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “emitter”
The word “emitter” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · mit · ter. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "emitter" have?
"emitter" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "emitter" into syllables?
"emitter" is divided into syllables as: e · mit · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "emitter"?
The Scrabble score for "emitter" is 9 points.
Using “emitter” in writing
Three-syllable words like "emitter" (e · mit · ter) 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, “emitter” 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 “emitter”
The letters in “emitter” can be rearranged to spell one other word: termite.