How many syllables in “pittings”?
syllables in "pittings"
Word details
Syllables
2
pit · tings
Letters
8
p · i · t · t · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “pittings”
The word “pittings” contains 2 syllables, divided as pit · tings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pittings" have?
"pittings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pittings" into syllables?
"pittings" is divided into syllables as: pit · tings.
What is the Scrabble score for "pittings"?
The Scrabble score for "pittings" is 11 points.
Using “pittings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pittings" (pit · tings) 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, “pittings” is worth 11 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 “pittings”
The letters in “pittings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: spitting.