How many syllables in “scuttlebutts”?
syllables in "scuttlebutts"
Word details
Syllables
3
scut · tle · butts
Letters
12
s · c · u · t · t · l · e · b · u · t · t · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “scuttlebutts”
The word “scuttlebutts” contains 3 syllables, divided as scut · tle · butts. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scuttlebutts" have?
"scuttlebutts" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "scuttlebutts" into syllables?
"scuttlebutts" is divided into syllables as: scut · tle · butts.
What is the Scrabble score for "scuttlebutts"?
The Scrabble score for "scuttlebutts" is 16 points.
Using “scuttlebutts” in writing
Three-syllable words like "scuttlebutts" (scut · tle · butts) 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, “scuttlebutts” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.