How many syllables in “scimetar”?
syllables in "scimetar"
Word details
Syllables
3
sci · me · tar
Letters
8
s · c · i · m · e · t · a · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “scimetar”
The word “scimetar” contains 3 syllables, divided as sci · me · tar. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scimetar" have?
"scimetar" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "scimetar" into syllables?
"scimetar" is divided into syllables as: sci · me · tar.
What is the Scrabble score for "scimetar"?
The Scrabble score for "scimetar" is 12 points.
Using “scimetar” in writing
Three-syllable words like "scimetar" (sci · me · tar) 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, “scimetar” 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 “scimetar”
The letters in “scimetar” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: ceramist, matrices, mistrace.