How many syllables in “scantiest”?
syllables in "scantiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
scan · tiest
Letters
9
s · c · a · n · t · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “scantiest”
The word “scantiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as scan · tiest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scantiest" have?
"scantiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "scantiest" into syllables?
"scantiest" is divided into syllables as: scan · tiest.
What is the Scrabble score for "scantiest"?
The Scrabble score for "scantiest" is 11 points.
Using “scantiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "scantiest" (scan · tiest) 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, “scantiest” 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 “scantiest”
The letters in “scantiest” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cattiness, tacitness.