How many syllables in “gittern”?
syllables in "gittern"
Word details
Syllables
2
git · tern
Letters
7
g · i · t · t · e · r · n
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “gittern”
The word “gittern” contains 2 syllables, divided as git · tern. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gittern" have?
"gittern" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gittern" into syllables?
"gittern" is divided into syllables as: git · tern.
What is the Scrabble score for "gittern"?
The Scrabble score for "gittern" is 8 points.
Using “gittern” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gittern" (git · tern) 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, “gittern” is worth 8 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 “gittern”
The letters in “gittern” can be rearranged to spell one other word: retting.