How many syllables in “jitters”?
syllables in "jitters"
Word details
Syllables
2
jit · ters
Letters
7
j · i · t · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “jitters”
The word “jitters” contains 2 syllables, divided as jit · ters. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "jitters" have?
"jitters" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "jitters" into syllables?
"jitters" is divided into syllables as: jit · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "jitters"?
The Scrabble score for "jitters" is 14 points.
Using “jitters” in writing
Two-syllable words like "jitters" (jit · ters) 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, “jitters” is worth 14 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 “jitters”
The letters in “jitters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trijets.