How many syllables in “mitre”?
syllable in "mitre"
Word details
Syllables
1
mitre
Letters
5
m · i · t · r · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “mitre”
The word “mitre” contains 1 syllable, divided as mitre. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mitre" have?
"mitre" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "mitre" into syllables?
"mitre" is divided into syllables as: mitre.
What is the Scrabble score for "mitre"?
The Scrabble score for "mitre" is 7 points.
Using “mitre” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "mitre" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “mitre” 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 “mitre”
The letters in “mitre” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: merit, miter, remit, timer.