How many syllables in “itchiest”?
syllables in "itchiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
it · chiest
Letters
8
i · t · c · h · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “itchiest”
The word “itchiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as it · chiest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "itchiest" have?
"itchiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "itchiest" into syllables?
"itchiest" is divided into syllables as: it · chiest.
What is the Scrabble score for "itchiest"?
The Scrabble score for "itchiest" is 13 points.
Using “itchiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "itchiest" (it · chiest) 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, “itchiest” 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.
Anagrams of “itchiest”
The letters in “itchiest” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: chitties, ethicist, theistic.