How many syllables in “knitters”?
syllables in "knitters"
Word details
Syllables
2
knit · ters
Letters
8
k · n · i · t · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “knitters”
The word “knitters” contains 2 syllables, divided as knit · ters. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "knitters" have?
"knitters" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "knitters" into syllables?
"knitters" is divided into syllables as: knit · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "knitters"?
The Scrabble score for "knitters" is 12 points.
Using “knitters” in writing
Two-syllable words like "knitters" (knit · 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, “knitters” is worth 12 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 “knitters”
The letters in “knitters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trinkets.