How many syllables in “fitness”?
syllables in "fitness"
Word details
Syllables
2
fit · ness
Letters
7
f · i · t · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “fitness”
The word “fitness” contains 2 syllables, divided as fit · ness. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fitness" have?
"fitness" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "fitness" into syllables?
"fitness" is divided into syllables as: fit · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "fitness"?
The Scrabble score for "fitness" is 10 points.
Using “fitness” in writing
Two-syllable words like "fitness" (fit · ness) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “fitness” 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 “fitness”
The letters in “fitness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: infests.