How many syllables in “items”?
syllables in "items"
Word details
Syllables
2
i · tems
Letters
5
i · t · e · m · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “items”
The word “items” contains 2 syllables, divided as i · tems. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "items" have?
"items" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "items" into syllables?
"items" is divided into syllables as: i · tems.
What is the Scrabble score for "items"?
The Scrabble score for "items" is 7 points.
Using “items” in writing
Two-syllable words like "items" (i · tems) 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, “items” is worth 7 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 “items”
The letters in “items” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: emits, metis, mites, smite, stime, times.