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How many syllables in “hottish”?

2

syllables in "hottish"

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Word details

Syllables

2

hot · tish

Letters

7

h · o · t · t · i · s · h

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
o1
t1
t1
i1
s1
h4

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About the word “hottish

The word hottish contains 2 syllables, divided as hot · tish. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hottish" have?

"hottish" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "hottish" into syllables?

"hottish" is divided into syllables as: hot · tish.

What is the Scrabble score for "hottish"?

The Scrabble score for "hottish" is 13 points.

Using “hottish” in writing

Two-syllable words like "hottish" (hot · tish) 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, hottish is worth 13 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.

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