How many syllables in “scimiter”?
syllables in "scimiter"
Word details
Syllables
3
sci · mi · ter
Letters
8
s · c · i · m · i · t · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “scimiter”
The word “scimiter” contains 3 syllables, divided as sci · mi · ter. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scimiter" have?
"scimiter" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "scimiter" into syllables?
"scimiter" is divided into syllables as: sci · mi · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "scimiter"?
The Scrabble score for "scimiter" is 12 points.
Using “scimiter” in writing
Three-syllable words like "scimiter" (sci · mi · ter) 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, “scimiter” 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 “scimiter”
The letters in “scimiter” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: meristic, trisemic.