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How many syllables in “pithless”?

2

syllables in "pithless"

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Word details

Syllables

2

pit · hless

Letters

8

p · i · t · h · l · e · s · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
i1
t1
h4
l1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “pithless

The word pithless contains 2 syllables, divided as pit · hless. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "pithless" have?

"pithless" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "pithless" into syllables?

"pithless" is divided into syllables as: pit · hless.

What is the Scrabble score for "pithless"?

The Scrabble score for "pithless" is 13 points.

Using “pithless” in writing

Two-syllable words like "pithless" (pit · hless) 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, pithless is worth 13 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.

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