How many syllables in “huntress”?
syllables in "huntress"
Word details
Syllables
2
hun · tress
Letters
8
h · u · n · t · r · e · s · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “huntress”
The word “huntress” contains 2 syllables, divided as hun · tress. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "huntress" have?
"huntress" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "huntress" into syllables?
"huntress" is divided into syllables as: hun · tress.
What is the Scrabble score for "huntress"?
The Scrabble score for "huntress" is 11 points.
Using “huntress” in writing
Two-syllable words like "huntress" (hun · tress) 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, “huntress” 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 “huntress”
The letters in “huntress” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shunters.