How many syllables in “petitioner”?
syllables in "petitioner"
Word details
Syllables
4
peti · tion · er
Letters
10
p · e · t · i · t · i · o · n · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “petitioner”
The word “petitioner” contains 4 syllables, divided as peti · tion · er. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "petitioner" have?
"petitioner" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "petitioner" into syllables?
"petitioner" is divided into syllables as: peti · tion · er.
What is the Scrabble score for "petitioner"?
The Scrabble score for "petitioner" is 12 points.
Using “petitioner” in writing
Four-syllable words like "petitioner" (peti · tion · er) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “petitioner” 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 “petitioner”
The letters in “petitioner” can be rearranged to spell one other word: repetition.