How many syllables in “hitting”?
syllables in "hitting"
Word details
Syllables
2
hit · ting
Letters
7
h · i · t · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “hitting”
The word “hitting” contains 2 syllables, divided as hit · ting. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hitting" have?
"hitting" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hitting" into syllables?
"hitting" is divided into syllables as: hit · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "hitting"?
The Scrabble score for "hitting" is 11 points.
Using “hitting” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hitting" (hit · ting) 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, “hitting” is worth 11 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 “hitting”
The letters in “hitting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tithing.