How many syllables in “pretermit”?
syllables in "pretermit"
Word details
Syllables
3
pre · ter · mit
Letters
9
p · r · e · t · e · r · m · i · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “pretermit”
The word “pretermit” contains 3 syllables, divided as pre · ter · mit. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pretermit" have?
"pretermit" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pretermit" into syllables?
"pretermit" is divided into syllables as: pre · ter · mit.
What is the Scrabble score for "pretermit"?
The Scrabble score for "pretermit" is 13 points.
Using “pretermit” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pretermit" (pre · ter · mit) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pretermit” 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.
Anagrams of “pretermit”
The letters in “pretermit” can be rearranged to spell one other word: permitter.