How many syllables in “kitchen”?
syllables in "kitchen"
Word details
Syllables
2
kit · chen
Letters
7
k · i · t · c · h · e · n
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “kitchen”
The word “kitchen” contains 2 syllables, divided as kit · chen. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kitchen" have?
"kitchen" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "kitchen" into syllables?
"kitchen" is divided into syllables as: kit · chen.
What is the Scrabble score for "kitchen"?
The Scrabble score for "kitchen" is 16 points.
Using “kitchen” in writing
Two-syllable words like "kitchen" (kit · chen) 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, “kitchen” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “kitchen”
The letters in “kitchen” can be rearranged to spell one other word: thicken.