How many syllables in “item”?
syllables in "item"
Word details
Syllables
2
i · tem
Letters
4
i · t · e · m
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “item”
The word “item” contains 2 syllables, divided as i · tem. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "item" have?
"item" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "item" into syllables?
"item" is divided into syllables as: i · tem.
What is the Scrabble score for "item"?
The Scrabble score for "item" is 6 points.
Using “item” in writing
Two-syllable words like "item" (i · tem) 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, “item” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “item”
The letters in “item” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: emit, mite, time.