How many syllables in “heartiest”?
syllables in "heartiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
hear · tiest
Letters
9
h · e · a · r · t · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “heartiest”
The word “heartiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as hear · tiest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heartiest" have?
"heartiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "heartiest" into syllables?
"heartiest" is divided into syllables as: hear · tiest.
What is the Scrabble score for "heartiest"?
The Scrabble score for "heartiest" is 12 points.
Using “heartiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "heartiest" (hear · tiest) 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, “heartiest” 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 “heartiest”
The letters in “heartiest” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: earthiest, hesitater.